Training for the Long Beach Marathon

I did my long run today. I have not done any long runs since the LA Marathon in March. Though I have maintained my gym and short runs.

Yesterday, I wasn't in good shape to do running at all, but I did my weights and stuff. Plan was to run when we get home but I felt sick. So instead of putting my shoes on, I told my husband that I'm going to bed, this was in the middle of the day. I thought to myself that if I don't feel so good then I should get some rest and going to bed and try to get some sleep is answer to my dilemma.

So last night, my son had his first soccer practice and it was very late at night. I mean it was from 8 -9:30 pm and had to drive at least 20 minutes if there was no traffic. The school was just re-open yesterday so he kind of had long day. But he love his new team and coach even though the coach kind of run him down by having him to show examples with him. I was in the car for this whole time they were practicing. I wanted to be rested since I am thinking of doing a long run today. And it certainly payed off.

My 15 miles in. I stopped by the house twice to get some GU and water . It took me 3 hrs and 6 minutes plus probably the minutes I took while stopping at the house which was 10 minutes total. I'm happy with my time. I am not rushing for any reward other than staying fit. This is my goal for life.

It's an activity that I decided to do since my husband is into exercising. So this morning I had to decline his invitation to go with him at the gym. Just told him that I am not going to the gym today. He got home and asked me how many did I do, I said, 15 miles.. then he goes, what motivates you to do that.. I said, the long beach marathon, I thought we are going to do it.. then he said, yes, we're going to do it..

So, I made the dinner, and washed them dishes, water some plants and now I'm blogging. I have to do more watering in front of the house. I have some flowers there that needs water plus the grass.. husband always made fun of me watering the grass. because we have sprinkler, but I like not wasting water and plus I get to see people going by and that..

My battery is dying so I guess I  have to say goodbye. until next time again.