Week One Done!

I survived. Even though I wasn't quite sure that I would. For whatever reason I was really nervous about my first official training run for the marathon. We had to do a simple 3 mile run at our own pace. I have been trying to run at least 3 miles on my own every time I run so I figured this first meet shouldn't be too daunting. But, as with any new and unknown activity, I wasn't quite sure what to expect and ended up dealing with a small bout of social anxiety!

Luckily a former editing teacher of mine from FIDM, Paige, is running the marathon with me. It was nice to know that someone would be there who has done this before and would be a familiar face in the crowd.

The Sunday division of the marathon meets at Griffith Park at 8am. Paige and I timed at about 42 minutes for the 3 miles. And while that might not sound impressive, keep in mind we will be running almost NINE times that amount for the marathon. You can't be huffing and puffing and feeling the burn when you're running for that long. So Paige and I ran a 2:2 ratio of walk:run. Very comfortable and rather pleasant - especially when you're gabbing the entire time! :)

I'm really looking forward to the fundraiser event I have planned. I'll put the official flyer on here as soon as it's done. The mayor of Burbank owns a restaurant and has agreed to help me host a fundraiser night the first weekend of November. (It's a restaurant/bar that myself and friends frequent). They have good food, good drinks and you can count on me for great music, great raffles and an overall great time! So keep Saturday, November 7th open if you want to come and join me! The restaurant is called GARY BRIC'S THE RAMP in Burbank, right by the Burbank airport. Ten percent of the entire night's proceeds will go toward my campaign. Not to mention the raffle money and any other generosities people feel compelled to donate.

I'll let you know how next week's run goes. We are scheduled to run 4 miles. For now I'm trying to run a little over 3 miles each time I run. But that can get tough with a crazy schedule like mine. I'm determined to keep running because I keep envisioning the finish line and the support I'll be giving and getting as I train for this feat!

I have to admit there are days where my legs feel like they're made out of concrete and simply won't move unless I use all of my force. That's why it's handy to run a good distance away from home so that you HAVE to make it back!