Training for Paris Mountain

This round of training has been a little less than fabulous. I find myself ocassionally taking off a day here or a day there. It's getting more difficult to find the time to run. And yet, every time I go out for a run I say to myself, "Wow, I love running."

The 15k at Paris Mountain is only 24 days away. I haven't been there to train yet...I haven't been doing any extra hill training...I haven't been doing any special trail running...I haven't bought a pair of Brooks Cascadias (yet). I'm feeling very unprepared. I'm not worried about the distance. But I'm a little nervous about the hills and all the climbing that I have to do. I just haven't put in the training. I know I signed up with the intent to run for fun, but I like being prepared.

So I'm off to run...

When Nature Calls...

Crystal invited me on a hike to Table Rock last Saturday. It's amazing how a few hours in nature can make you feel like a new person. I was so inspired by it that I signed up for a trail race at the end of May. A 15k in Paris Mountain State Park--part of the Xterra Trail Series. I have really enjoyed the time off of training, but I'm ready to get back. And I'm ready for the trails. Wish me luck as I venture into this new world of trail running...