Conquering the 26 miles!

I just realized how long it has been since I logged in and updated the blog! The good news is that I am over 7 months in to my training program for the big Marathon next month and I successfully completed the 26 mile training run last week! I am so excited to have hit that milestone and I'm looking forward to race day more than ever. I never doubted my abilities to run that far, but I wasn't sure how I would feel afterwards. Although I was a little sore later in the day, I got back in the groove after a nice Sunday rest day. Even though the weather has been slightly cool (at least for us Floridians) I've been sticking to the weekly morning routine and getting at least 2 week day training runs in. Getting those training runs in help me prepare for the longer weekend runs. I have said it before and I'll say it again, I couldn't do this without the support of my wonderful running group. I love the encouragement and the accountability we have for one another. It's a wonderful feeling! Not to mention, my foam roller and I have become well acquainted since I've been logging the extra miles. A nice stretch does a body wonders!
February is going to be a great month beginning with the Pirates on the Run 10k and ending with the big 26.2 with Donna Marathon. Not to mention, I'm looking forward to finally getting that medal!!

Happy Tuesday my friends! Stay warm wherever you may be!

Victory picture after the last long training run!!