Lake Union Loop
I met Andrea for a run this morning. We ran from Green Lake down to Lake Union, did the loop and came back up Stone Way. I felt pretty good. The hill was tough on the way back, but easier than the last time I did it. I finished up with some walking and went for coffee. Good work out. I think I am ready for the 20 mile race next week.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 03/16/2008
- Time: 12:53:20
- Total Time: 1:26:06.00
- Average Heart rate: 158
- Max Heart rate: 172
- Calories: 750
- Distance: 9.5 miles
- Average Pace: 9:03.81/mile
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
