First Long Run of Marathon Training

6/8/13:
Lets just say that "sweating for the wedding" took on a literal meaning today. I think I pretty much look like I took a inpromptu swim in my workout clothes, but really running during a Florida Summer pretty much makes you look like a "hot, sweaty mess". Since its probably been a good 6 months since my last long run, I had forgotten the pain the undergoes a "long run". Lets just say I was less than thrilled when what I thought was going to be this "epic first training run" turned into a a walk/run kind of adeventure after the 5k mark. However, when I came to the crossroads to take a turn for 6.5 mile vs 8 mile route, I decided to use a quote that I learned 3 years ago from a wise runner when training for my first marathon..."It doesnt matter how you run as long as your putting miles in the bank"...and I choose the 8 miles route knowing alot more disappointment of the walk/run was to come. When I finished I pressed the "Finish Flag" on my Strava App to find the awful results of this first long run of the marathon journey and to finally catch my breath. When I viewed my results I realized that my run was better than I thought and I had run a 9:37 min/mile for 8 miles. While this is a far cry from my previous times were when I was a hard core runner it was better than expected, and I came to the conclusion that while I didnt think it was an AMAZING first run, it was definately an accomplishment and something to grow from. I then realized after my run that I had forgot the pain and tiredness that accompanies marathon training and came to the conclusion this will be a long, painful, rewarding journey. And thats my first long run of marathon training for Nike Women's Marathon San Francisco.

Long Run: 8.0 miles at 9:37 min/mile!

Sweating for the Wedding: Nike Womens San Francisco Marathon Tiffany's Necklace (10/20/13)

In a spure of a moment decision, I decided to sign up for a marathon I had only dreamed of attending one day. Usually to attend the Nike Women's San Francisco Marathon you must apply for a raffle and hope and pray they pick your name. But in finishing up my college career I realized I was eligible for automatic entry and a discount rate. So I through OMG THATS AMAZING and then went OMG CAN I DO A MARATHON 4 MONTHS FROM NOW AND TRAIN IN FLORIDA'S SUMMER HEAT. So I went to my dad (like I do with all my problems) and like he did 3.5 years ago when I signed up for my first Marathon (Disney 2010) he said you CAN DO IT. So I signed up that night and well have accepted the face that the next 4 months will be filled with RUNNNING, RUNNING AND MORE RUNNING.

So, in a effort to keep track of my running efforts I decided to blog about my daily progress.
So today is Day #3...

Day #1 (6/4/2013): 5 miles at 10:00 min/mile pace on treadmill at 0.0 incline
Day #2 (6/5/2013): 3.1 miles at 8:13 min/mile pace on treadmill at 0.0 incline
Day #3 (6/6/2013): 6.0 miles at 9:13 min/mile pace on treadmill at 0.0 incline

Introduction

My name is Kindal Alysse Sweet and this is my journey of "Sweating for the Wedding". I got engaged on 12/28/12 and our wedding date is 5/24/14 which puts me at less than a year away. 

This blog will travel through the next year up until the date of my wedding. Following my move to Arizona, marathon training, marathon completion, wedding frustrations, and all the details in between.