We met at the Petit Ice rink to run around the track.  The Petit Center is an Olympic sized speed skating ice rink which has a running track that wraps around the outside of the ice.  I had never been there before so just finding it with all the roads blocked off due to the potential bridge collapse felt like an accomplishment.

Once inside we did and icebreaker and then Get This Everyone- I was recognized for having the most donations this week and I got to go up front and color in the dial up to the next level!!! Very cool and I owe it all to everyone who has donated so far- thank you for all of your generous support- it’s overwhelming and so appreciated!

Then we split up into our groups: walkers in one group and runners in another group.  I’m in the Runners group and our coach is Tim.  He is very friendly and encouraging.  He makes running look so effortless, it makes me want to run forever.  We all ran 1 lap to warm up, then ran for 45 minutes at our own pace.  It was colder in the Petit than outside, but what a cool experience running with the zamboni beside you.  And yes, I’m not going to lie, I was thinking about Apollo Ohno while I was there and all the training he must have done in places exaclty like the Petit.  After watching him in the Olympics, I have a ‘lil bit of a crush on Apollo, but I’m working through it :)   I also thought about my sister, all of my supporters/ donors, and when I felt like stopping it was thinking of all of you that kept me going, so thank you!

All in all I ran about 4 miles and felt great!  The schedule for this week is about 4 miles a day, which would be fine except for this week is Quarter close week which is super busy at work, so I’m facing my ultimate challenge up front- how do I fit in training with work, school, housework, etc… I will find a way and I will let all of you know how I do it :)