Friday Run 8 Km, 41:01

This was an evening run. I felt like I was dragging my feet but it looks like I kept an ok pace... although I was a lot faster at the beginning.

I saw Katherine running the opposite way. I love watching her run. She is so natural and fast! I waved and smiled and she the same.

I prefer to run in the morning and get it over with.

I saw two old guys skating our morning spot.

Friday 12:00 - 1:30 Contemporary Jazz - Julio

I love this class. It was good to be back. I didn't do the splits on the left side - protect that hammy!

Julio did some crazy plank today: start on hands - elbow, elbow, hand, hand, hand out, other hand joins, lift hand and lower, and lift and lower other side.
My abs are so weak - I couldn't go either the speed he was going or as many. I look forward to getting more and more ab strength back. This would be a good one to put into my warm-up for next year.

Julio used one's of Jonny's favourite things to describe how not to do a move that he choreographed - those car sale arm dancing wind things. That made me think of Jonny and smile.

A quotation: "Follow your heart, not your ego... "
He said this when giving two different jump choices. I always have to remember to do this in this class!!

AND.. the choreo was fast, breathtaking and fun. I am sure I could look better if we did it next class too.

I saw Melissa as I was going into class. She was going to a Soul... something... rehearsal. (Next level up from Souljas) It was good to see her. Frank Hurt represent! 

Thursday 6:15 - 7:45 Bikram Cambie - Michelle

There was a lot of traffic on the Cambie bridge but I made it just in time. I got my new mat today. It seems shorter than my last one and it is definitely thinner. Which is good because it is lighter to carry. AND, it is blue. Way better than purple. AND... it isn't stinky! Probably the best quality.

I still took care of my left hamstring but it is doing much better. I think I will try going to jazz again tomorrow but no splits!

Michelle taught another stellar class. She gave everyone a lot of corrections and hints on how to do things better. She even said a quote by Mother Theresa at the end of the class. AND, we finished a little early to I could get home to my boys quick.

Jonny had dinner ready... he had gone grocery shopping and got veggies and fruits for the boy's food.. and peonies!!! LOVE!! 

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 Hip Hop - JP

We were having a movie afternoon and it was a little difficult to get out and go move... but I am always glad that I did. I liked this little choreo. It wasn't too long and we had time to go back and clean some of it.

Wednesday Run 2.9 Km, 15:35 Mins

This was the first speed training day. It was raining and I didn't feel like running. The boys came with me and were going to skate but Jonny didn't want to get his grip tape wet. They came anyways and had a coffee while I ran. So, for that reason, and the rain... and I didn't feel like going, I made it a quick one. I could have added in a longer warm-up run and cool down run. Next Wednesday I will. The Cambie bridge worked well for the speed training. I ran as fast as I could and I was out of breath at the end. I had to walk and slow down my breathing. I looked like a nerd.. but it was kind of.. not fun.. but challenging. I really wanted to stop or slow down.. but I forced myself to keep running. It burned.

Anywho - short run... but not easy! Next week will be three bridges and hopefully it will be sunny and I will do a loop around Science World on the way there to add in some kilometres. 

Saturday Run 18 Km, 1 H 38 Mins

Woo hoo!! I did it. The race is only three more kilometres. I am going to do fine. I don't think I will make my desired goal of 1:45 but I will be in the 1:50's somewhere and that is cool.

Today I ran a different long route. I ran across the Cambie street bridge to Jherico beach and back. I stopped and walked every fifteen minutes. I looked forward to those walks and they refreshed me to keep my pace. There were no huge hills on this route like my Stanley Park route. This is part of the route that the race will be. I am going to run it again next week. Two more 18's, a 20, then 6... then race day! I can't wait to be done and scratch this goal off of my list!

Friday Run 6.5 Km, 33:47 Mins

The boys went for a skate and I ran around Science world to the marina bridge and then back past the stairs to the dog park and then back to the stairs and over the Cambie street bridge. I thought that would be 7km but I was a half of km off.

My left hamstring felt like a there was a huge knot just bouncing along for the ride during the first km. It was better after I was warm. Maybe I should go to physio or massage and get it worked out. Just such a hassle!

Jonny and I remembered to bring water and that was so nice to have once I got back to my boys.