When one is MAF training, which equals SLOW especially in heat, it is a gift to run at a lower elevation and in a nice overcast 56 degree temp!! A gift!!!
But . . . the biggest gift of going to San Francisco was to celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary!!
We each had a day that we planned what we wanted to do. Obviously, if you know me, running was a must to be included in my day of choice. 🙂
It began with a lovely windy walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Having come from 101 degree temps it was delightful!!!
Once across we headed to Crissy Field and I ran and ran!!
I ran from the Warming Huts to the Marina and back several times
It was a gift to run in such cool temps, which kept my heart rate lower, which allowed me to run a quicker pace – a pace I missed running!!!
The views were refreshingly beautiful, as I ran my heart out!! There was a bit of a headwind running back in the direction of the bridge, which caused my pace to slow, as my heart rate increased. I was too happy to care. I was running in San Francisco, a location I had dreamed of running for quite some time. I ran four heavenly miles enjoying the people, the scenery, my heart rate, my pace, the fact that God has gifted us with these amazingly made bodies that can run, thankful for the 38 years with Mike and looking forward to many more.
The next day was Mike’s day. He picked Point Reyes and a lovely hike out to the ocean. Perfect choice!!! Again, very nice weather, overcast, but not foggy!!!
Ooops!! Yes, this was his day, but it was so beautiful and I just ran for a moment . . . in such lush surroundings, just for a moment . . . 🙂
It was a wonderful relaxing, yet exercising-in-some-way-each-day getaway for Mike and I. So thankful . . .
Good news to report on my running scene . . .
I ran 4 days this week, done correctly. Are you reading this, Jenna, done correctly!! 🙂
I ran on Monday, shorter run on Tuesday, rest on Wednesday, run on Thursday, rest on Friday, and long run around Lake Natoma today – all without ‘issue’ (Runner’s Ischemia)!!! That’s worthy of a celebration!!! It looks like four days of training per week will make running the CIM not only doable, but enjoyable and will result in me having a blast running my first marathon. Can you see that I’m giving myself a pep talk, as I write here. 🙂
My next race is coming up on August 3rd.
It is a 25K trail race around Angel Island (run around it twice). I am looking forward to running down at a lower elevation again in cooler temps with great company. It’s an adventure!!!
See Angel Island in the distance . . . do you notice any hills?!!!
Just one more pic of one of my favorite places.
Again, I end this with a thankful heart to a great God, who has always been with me every step of my life whether I acknowledged Him or not. He has been faithful, oh so faithful!
Patty 🙂
Awwww bless your hearts! Happy Anniversary.
Thanks, Annette!!! 🙂