With summer training already in progress, I was pleasantly surprised by the volume of new registrations.
Coach Steve proceeded with some running basics and then he went over the ChiRunning body looseners that we do before every run.
He let us know Runner's High is now matching competitor prices and the store has extended their return policy so if a shoe doesn't work for you, you can return it regardless of when you purchased it - within reason.
I started off running with a couple, Brian and Stacey, and their friend Rose Ann.
After awhile, Rose Ann and Stacey fell back, and Brian and I went ahead.
As we ran, Brian explained how he and Stacey had started running.
We ended up doing 8.55 miles. It was one of those comfortable runs where you take it easy but you feel satisfied at the end.
When we returned to Marina Vista Park, Mentor Matt led the post-run yoga.
It felt really good to stretch out on my yoga mat.
What a great day! I love chi running's body looseners too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had fun! I also love a good runner story and how they got started...it's fun to listen to these types of stories on a run!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday, have a good week.
Can't comment now. I have to research what chi running body looseners are.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's alot of people in that pic. I love marine layers too. I thought mine would hold up on Saturday morning, but nope. Darn sun.
ReplyDeleteChi Running is rad.
I love hearing runner's stories, too! Very intersting.
ReplyDeleteI ran 8.53 miles today....freaky, huh? I must have mentally known how far you were going :).
That is quite a big group of runners. I don’t run with groups very often and do 99% of my training alone. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day! The chi running body looseners sound interesting. I must look into that.
ReplyDeleteNice 8 miler! The looseners is a good idea. When I stop at the stop lights I do leg swings and it makes a difference.
ReplyDeleteThat's totally how my run was on Saturday - just under 8 miles...The whole team probably ran the first 2 miles together as a pack of about 30. We took it a little slower than usual, talked the whole way and just had a great time. Loved it!!
ReplyDeleteI love personal running stories too. Always seem to be so inspirational. Sounds like a fun day!
ReplyDeleteHow cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tale, young lady.