So we've heard from many of you asking where we have been, why the blog hasn't been updated, etc.
The answer is that we are training for the Chicago Marathon on October 11th. When we walk to the starting line on the morning of the 11th, we will have logged 430 training miles since June. Some fast, some slow. Some easy, some hard. Some painful, some not. Those next 26.2 miles are likely to be ones we will never forget.
When we haven't been running, we've been working, playing with the kids, getting the kids settled back into school, etc. During the week, we just crash after the kids are in bed.
On the weekend, we alternate Saturday and Sunday so that we don't both do our long runs on the same day. This involves getting up at 5AM, driving to a park, and running for 2-4 hours. Here's a few photos from a recent long run (generally 12-20 miles):
Getting to the park before sunrise to stretch out and get moving before it gets too hot.
Finishing strong, too tired to even smile for a picture I'm taking myselfSo, once the marathon is done, we will resume normal blogging activity.
1 comment:
Not that I'VE trained for a marathon, but I've watched my mom and brother.... and I know how many hours it takes!! You two are brave for doing it now with kids! I always wondered how you squeezed in that blogging time anyway in your already busy lives! You are excused for your lack of computer time and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we're proud of you both!!! Can't way to see you (hopefully) on the marathon route!!
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