Training

Training has officially begun!!!

We decided this week to go for a sure thing: Lake Chabot
We ran 5-6 miles this time, a huge step up from when we started back in early February. Running the unpaved section is very difficult with a huge uphill climb and many rolling hills which made 2 miles feel like 10. All I know is that in just a few short months we will be tackling that uphill climb like the scene in Rocky where he climbs the stairs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

This is Daniel at the start of this massive hill, we couldn't keep up.

Trying to run up this monster of a hill used many of my reserves and I felt exhausted the rest of the time; but, with determination and the motivation from Drew and Dan I made it. I'll be sure to bring water the next time.
Lake Chabot is about a 12.4 mile loop around the lake which will be a great place to train for the half marathon. Running long distances are easier when you have more to look at and changing scenery.
Hopefully a few more people will join us next week for our Saturday run. Get out there and run everyone!!

Drew and Daniel after running up one of the rolling hills

At the finish line, where water never tasted so good