Let's get physical

Aussie Slang Word of the Day is....

Spewin: Very angry

I thought I would give you a quick update on how the marathon training is going thus far.

Running Stats:

You can click on this link to view the map of my run today and the runs I've done over the past couple of weeks.

• Furthest distance 8.03 miles (12.92 kilometers) using RunKeeper
• Average run 5.7 miles (9.17 kilometers) using RunKeeper
• Average speed is about 9 min 30 seconds per mile (10 min+ during warm up and cool down)
• Average climb 340 feet
• 39.6 miles (63.73 kilometers) ran in the month of January so far using RunKeeper (probably closer to 50 miles total)
• Average calories burned 780
• Average duration 59 minutes

Things I've learned about running:

• Do not drink 'up and go' in the morning before running (instant breakfast drink). It will make you sick. It's better to drink Gatorade/ water & go on an empty stomach before running, then eat when you get done.
• Gatorade & powerade is the bomb!
• I heart carb-loading! Mel and I take this to mean we can pig out on peanut butter cookies. Not the best carb choice, but delicious! I do find that eating lots of carbs the night before helps give me more energy on my run.
• The 1st couple of miles are the hardest for me. It sometimes takes awhile to get into 'running mode,' or for your body to wake up.
• After you hit mile 3, running becomes an automatic response and requires a lot less effort. You don't have to work as hard.
• Miles 4, 5 & 6 are a breeze! I get a total burst of energy and feel like I can run forever!
• Miles 7 and 8 today were tough, because it's a lot of stair climbing... I am able to run some of it, but need to build up my endurance.
• I still have a lot of training to do. The thought of running 26.2 miles (42.19 Kilometers) is terrifying.
• The half marathon is on March 13th. Which Mel and I will be signing up for tonight. Hopefully I can still keep up with the training when I go home to SLC... i'll be rockin the treadmill!

Here are some pictures I have taken from my iphone on my morning runs

Starting off at Kings Park

Around the swan river

My running buddy Mel. Stopped to have a water break outside the Old Swan Brewery

Running in the city


My wonderful hubby who brings me water when I run past his work in the city. Cutest water boy in the whole world might I add! ;)

Running past Brandon's work

Trail up to Kings Park. So pretty. (sorry the picture is crooked)

Stairs up to the top of Kings Park (Mile 7 & 8). Killer.

So Brandon thought it would be funny if I posted this picture and tricked you all into thinking he has put on some weight since moving to Perth.

haha this pic is complimentary via an iphone app I downloaded. The app lets you distort your face...

I thought I would post a few pictures of Brandon on his new road bike. :)

Speedy Gonzales


What a stud!

** Anyone who would like to share tips on running a marathon... it would be greatly appreciated. :)