San Antonio Marathon Training

Well I am now about 6 weeks into the marathon training for San Antonio which is on November 16th, 2008.

We just completed our first 10 mile distance on Saturday and everyone on the team did an amazing job. This season is proving to be really fun. Our coach Stephanie is 'dabomb' and the team is full of really energetic people.

I realized after the 10 mile run that I need to start taking ice baths again after our long runs. I dont know that 'technical' reasons why, but you are never as sore if you take and ice bath. In Austin we are lucky enough to have Barton Springs in town - a natural spring that is at about 63 degrees all year long.

So in the summer after our long runs on Saturday mornings we can head to Barton Springs for a quick dip instead of filling a tub with water and ice (that is one of the worst expereinces - i dont recommend it).

Scooter and I also decide that we are going to participate in a 196 mile race from San Antonio to Austin in October. Dont worry, we dont run all 196 miles on our own, we will be part of a team of 12, and it is run over 2 days. Each person will run 3 legs of the race varying from 3 - 8 miles. At the end each runner has run a total of 13 - 19 miles over the 2 days. It should be a really fun event. http://www.ragnarrelay.com/austin/index.php

Really I just want a shirt that says I ran 196 mile race from San Antonio to Austin.

So wish us luck - and let us know if you want to join our team!