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My dad ran 8.5 of the 15 miles with me, for his longest mileage to date as well! I convinced him to train for a half marathon that I'll be running with him in September, and he was nice enough to work his schedule so I could run with him. Having company is just so nice on a long run!
Ok, and these views don't hurt. We did an out and back along one side of Bellingham Bay and onto a trail that runs through the woods. No crazy elevation, but some nice inclines and declines to mix it up a bit.
Then I headed out by myself for a 5.5 mile out and back along another side of Bellingham Bay. There was a pretty strong wind hitting me from the side that made the run a bit more difficult, but it also meant that I felt nice and cool the whole time while inhaling the ocean air, so no complaints here!
I finished with a mile through downtown Bellingham. There are a lot of new restaurants and shops that have opened since the last time I explored down there! It's been a few years since I really walked around, but now I'm excited for when I return in September to really explore. It's neat to come home and find new things!
I reconvened with my dad, who was getting some work done, and we inhaled burgers from Fiamma Burger -- veggie for me, lamb for my dad. They have all kinds of options there, including bison, salmon, and even elk!
Before we headed back home so I could start studying, I requested iced coffee.
I believe this photo accurately captures my feelings about iced coffee after a long run. Is there anything better??? In retrospect, I really should have gone with the venti size...
Do you love iced coffee? Do you prefer running solo or with friends?
I'm hopping on a plane now and coming to Washington so we can run and drink iced coffee together. :) In all seriousness, though, congrats on a killer 15-mile run! It definitely helps to log those miles with other people. I have a feeling my next half-marathon will have to be with friends or teammates; I can't *imagine* running 13.1 miles solo right now! ;)
ReplyDeletePlease do!! Then quiz me on my flash cards? Haha!
DeleteHow about you find a half to run post-Chicago and you can pace me and I'll keep you company? ;)
Iced coffee during the summer is an absolute necessity. I drink way too much of it. As in, I cold-brew a 2 gallon batch at the beginning of every week and we're fighting over the last drops on Saturday :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new PDR! Really enjoying following along as you train for ChiMarathon :) Especially these views. Holy crap, so beautiful.
I should brew coffee myself so I know the amount I'm drinking... sometimes it's 2 large iced coffees in a day (oops).
DeleteAnd thanks! I have been loving the training process so far, despite the heat in NYC, but getting to run out here makes it even better!
I wish I had friends to run with! haha. I don't like iced coffee but I do love their caramel apple spices
ReplyDeleteIt makes running so much more fun :) But you have a husband who runs, at least! Starbucks's caramel apple spice drink is a delicious treat!
DeleteSeriously this sounds just like me!! EXCEPT my long runs are on the weekend and I learned to make ICED COFFEE myself! I like to drink iced coffee during the day in the summer, then go for a run later! I swear it totally helps my energy when running!! New follower from Naturally Fit Sisters
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Hi there! My long runs are normally on the weekend but I'm running a 5K this Saturday and want to race it if possible, so trying to keep the legs fresh :) Glad to know I'm not the only iced coffee addict!
DeleteRunning solo or with a partner depends on the day. If I am really motivated gotta go solo, keep my own pace. If I am not so motivated I like to have a partner to keep pace and keep me motivated. No matter how tired, out of it, or non-motivated I feel I still refuse to let my partner get too far ahead (or finish ahead of me most of the time, just a little competitive).
ReplyDeleteFor long runs, it's incredibly hard for me to go for multiple hours without company. I'm a social person! But I love 30-60 minutes of solitude for shorter runs :)
DeleteCongrats!!! So exciting. And, um, you're running your long runs at 6:45 now?
ReplyDeleteHaha that must have been the .01 mile where I sprinted towards the iced coffee ;)
DeleteI adore ice coffee. Drinking some right now! I actually prefer to run by myself most of the time. Don't know why but I do. Congrats on your PDR!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine!! I prefer to run by myself for tempo runs, but for easy runs where I'm just getting mileage/time in and not paying attention to pace, I love company.
DeleteOH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I'm so proud of you! This gives me so much hope for my 14 miles this weekend. AMAZING JOB! Isn't this all so exciting? And I absolutely LOVE that picture of you with the coffee. I think you should make it your profile picture. Great job this week, Jen! You're training is going so well! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!!! :) It's SO, SO, SO exciting. I'm so annoyed that the bar is distracting me, though ;)
DeleteI can give you unlimited free iced coffee!! Come see me haha
ReplyDeleteI will DEF stop by post-bar. I am so excited to check out the shop!
DeleteGreat job Jen! I am so proud of you. Your training seems to be going absolutely perfectly! This is my first week of true training so you are definitely an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! It has been going really well so far. I feel super lucky, but I'm pretty sure part of it is following a smart plan rather than just trying to "race pace" every run like I did in the spring. Having a coach has really helped in that regard! :)
DeleteAnd GOOD LUCK for the rest of your first week!!
DeleteI love having someone with me on my long runs, but on my shorter runs I like to be by myself and run out the frustrations of my day.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the bar!! I was where you are last summer (except I took the Illinois bar) and I would not have survived the summer without my running and, of course, my daily dose of iced skinny caramel macchiato!
The coffee is an essential element of bar studying, that's for sure ;)
DeleteGood to hear you survived! Training and running has been a really nice stress reliever, although even that might not help me in the coming 10 days...
BIG iced coffee lover. If you don't add cinnamon to it you need to. It is the bombdotcom! <3
ReplyDeleteI don't normally but that's a GREAT idea... BRB going to do it right now.
DeleteI just saw your post on Laura's site. Chicago is such a fun marathon for your first. You will LOVE it! I don't drink iced coffee but am a huge fan of an iced macchiato or green tea latte after my runs. Perhaps a 'will run for Starbucks' tshirt is in order : )
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that! I thought it'd be a great start :) I've never had a green tea latte but that sounds awfully good, I may need to try one!
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