End of Summer update

Hey Guys!

I just wanted to check in and see how everybody is doing. I know we are scattered all over the place this summer and scrapping to run together sometimes. I've talked to a bunch of you about what you are up to for your upcoming races/events, and I have some updates for all of you.

First, WELCOME to Jessica who has recently joined our group (today!) She will be running her first half in December at White Rock! Great first run! You'll have a blast.

Ryan is getting ready to participate in his tri-athalon this weekend! That's pretty exciting. It's like pulling teeth to get him to relax and take it easy this week to rest up for his event. He's doing a great job, though. When he gets back, he's going to jump into training for the full marathon in San Antonio in November!

Corky has pressed the "commit" button for the San Antonio full marathon and is on his third training week. Last year, this was his first half marathon, and this year it will be his first full marathon. YAY!!! That's pretty exciting! I think we are already only 15 weeks away from this race! Corky has chosen to train the Intermediate Hal Higdon program which involves TWO 20-mile runs! Wow! What a BRAVE soul!

My BROTHER has signed up to run the San Antonio half marathon. It will be his first ever! He committed, paid his fee, and swears that he's going to do it. So that means I'm committed, as well. Not that I wouldn't have done it, right? :o)

Doyle is trying to get us all to become traitors to our running sport by encouraging us to ride our bikes on Tues or Thurs evenings. Wow, it's gotta be hot outside! Anyway, if any of you are interested in some CROSSTRAINING, let me or Doyle know, and perhaps we can get a little group ride together sometime.

Ryan and I were talking yesterday about getting a nutrition program together again (like we did last Fall) and using it for our training. It'll be the same type of low-glycemic index with proper carbo-loading for those who want to "lean up" during training. If you are interested, let me know. I will also be getting some speed and hill training together for all of us to help strengthen our efforts out on the asphalt.

This weekend, I won't be here because I will be headed to San Antonio for a Yoga training! This will be great for all of us to help us stretch out, find our focus, and mentally walk through our first place wins at our upcoming races. :o) I'll need some practice dummies, I mean, guinnea pigs, I mean FRIENDS to practice on when I return.

So, if you guys want to get together for a Saturday run or bikeride anytime, let me know. TXT or email me, and I'll get you guys together on the same page about when and where.

Have a great rest of your week! Keep in touch, and keep me posted!
Happy Training!
Leslie