Coming Back From Slacking
I was in Palm Springs last weekend for Inner Idea, a yoga/pilates conference. It was between 103 and 108 degrees. I stayed at a Resort outside Palms Springs called La Quinta Resort. It was great to get away and try some different classes. I’ve been tired since I got back though. I’ve had a hard time getting out of bed. I’m doing a triathlon relay on Sunday, so I had to put in a little work today. I bought some new running shoes, so I should be good to go on Sunday.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 09/19/2008
- Time: 05:30:00
- Total Time: 00:42:00.00
- Average Heart rate: 163
- Max Heart rate: 181
- Calories: 431
- Distance: 5 miles
- Average Pace: 8:24.2/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 
