See Regina Run

August 8 – Remembering We are Running and Walking for LIFE

reginaglenn — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:40:30 +0000

We are asked to dedicate the first 5 minutes of our practice to those who have died of cancer and remember that we are running for the Cure and for LIFE.

Our path was marked with the word LIFE and the names of some of the friends and loved ones we are remembering were in chalk on the path. We could add names also.

We were on the Burke Gilman Trail and it was beautiful. This was an hour for me and my running buddy. Lots of berries to nibble on At the end of the walk around 8 am Lake Matthews looked mystic and beautiful. The ducks gave a fond goodbye. It was a good day.

June 2 – Tuesday at 6 pm – team meets at FootZone

reginaglenn — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:26:57 +0000

This was my first workout on hills similar to what it will be like in SF. About 20 feet up the 5 blocks straight up hill, for the fist time I wondered if I had lost my mind. The trail Ginny picked was shaded all the way BUT shared by other living creatures .. hundreds of gnat like flies were cheering us on the way. I was doing my karate chops swings and leaning in one step at a time; hoping not to trip, swallow something flying or hit a low hanging branch. When Ginny said we were to do it 3 times I had a sense of the real meaning of “mutiny.” I now can relate to the emotion. But the her beaming, “Way to go” prompted me to keep trucking. The neat thing on this run, I was never alone; the team kept lapsing me and I gave the “Go Team” like a real groupie and they said ‘ Good Job” and I was elated, I could still hear, walk and talk.. all at the same time. As always, after the first time the second one is not as bad and the third one was still hard but not as the first one.

On my solo walk back (the group ran back) I was able to walk with ease on level ground again and hear my inner voice have complete sentences; I was too relaxed to cut it off with other thoughts. The breeze and water from my fuel belt (1) of ‘Nuun”( 2 ) and water was tasting great. About two blocks from the Footzone store, our ending spot, I see Ginny and another teammate coming back to walk the last block with me with a “go girl.” It was so much fun. I drove home top down with a real sense of accomplishment and pride.

This is a cool fuel belt to wear when out and about. Mine is pink! Click HERE to learn more.

Also, Nuun is a tablet Ginny told me about. If you exercise a great deal it is a good and balanced tablet to take with water. Nuun spent years researching the levels of electrolytes needed for the product to be absorbed quickly and to provide optimal salt balance to prevent cramping and maximize hydration. An editor of a major triathlon publication used Nuun and had no cramping issues for the first time ever in an ironman.

June 1 – Monday at 7 pm, Annie and I do the 4 miles around Bellevue Park

reginaglenn — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:44:57 +0000

This was a good example of how training becomes a priority. Annie’s co-worker invited her to dinner on Monday night and Annie said, “only if we go after Regina and I do our 4 miles!” So her friend came and counted our laps and gave Annie a big victory hug.

Our goal is 5 miles next time.

May 30 – Saturday Morning, Kirkland Marina

reginaglenn — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:47:19 +0000

This was our first all team meeting without a clinic . On a glorious day at 8am we gathered and got an update on dates and upcoming events. Then off to walk and run. I had an all time high of 6 others walking with me. We had a great time and passed some wonderful sculptors along the Marina on our walk. Met a partner for the SF marathon that plans to walk half a marathon also.

May 23 – Saturday Morning, Fred Hutch Center, Fundraising Clinic

reginaglenn — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:15:35 +0000

This was so informative. First we gathered at 8 am to get updates, then we were off to run and in my case walk with the group. Betty Nokes, Executive Director from the Bellevue Chamber was there and we sprinted together. Another plus is that I discover so many parks when we walk. Here are the three parks we went by and a photo of the man the Hutch Center was named after.

May 21 – Thursday Evening Practice, Right on Track

reginaglenn — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:25:57 +0000

May 16 – Nutritional Clinic

reginaglenn — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:28:08 +0000

Today we learned so much about food! We attended a clinic on nutrition and were given some great tips on good and healthy foods to enjoy. I can’t wait to try some!

May 9 – First TNT Practice

reginaglenn — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:02:44 +0000

I started training this week for the Nike Women’s Marathon, in which I will be doing the half marathon (13.1 miles). Today was our first official practice. The team started with an Injury Prevention Clinic/Shoe Clinic. We learned proper stretching and how to choose the correct running shoes. After our education, we hit the trail for our first 30 minute run. Wonderful!

May 2 – Team in Training Fall Kickoff Event

reginaglenn — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:43:13 +0000

My first TNT meeting; sitting next to Annie and won the $25 prize in that seat….my first donation to the cause!! A good omen J

The Team in Training Fall Season Kickoff was on Saturday, May 2nd. It was an awesome event and was a great chance for participants, coaches and mentors to meet one another. We are going to be training together and raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There are three Team in Training Marathon Events during the Fall season of 2009, The Portland Marathon in Portland, OR on October 4th, The Nike Women’s Marathon (which I am participating in), in San Francisco, CA on October 18th and the Adidas Dublin Marathon in Dublin Ireland on October 26, 2009. I am getting so excited!