Backpacking begins tonight!

Running update

I got a horrible night of sleep on Wednesday, so I decided to do my longer run last night instead of this morning so that I could sleep in. I ran my 5 miles with a 9:54 average, and I made a point to go up the biggest hill in the neighborhood to help prepare me for the elevation changes in the race. I have never done that hill before, and I now I know why! It was really tough, but I'm glad I did it.

Life update

I'm not sore from yesterday, so  I should be all set to go for our hike tonight. We're doing the second leg of the AT, around 17 miles total. The weather is going to be perfect and I am so excited! We decided not to take the puppy though, because we don't think she is really fit enough to handle hiking that much :( I want to get her in shape by taking her running with me, but whenever I try she stops every few steps to make sure that I am still with her, so I'm constantly running into her. Any tips on how to train her to run better with me?

P.S. I tried on my wedding dress Wednesday afternoon and it looks great. If you're looking for a good seamstress in Birmingham, go to Maria. She's fantastic. A little scatterbrained...but knows her stuff.



(Total miles on this pair of Brooks: 47.2)

Here's the Kick in the Butt for today:

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. -Dale Carnegie