Running Away....

It has been a very long time since I posted an entry on our blog. In fact, I have not posted an entry since I began running. Yup, running. My friends Aimee and Jenny got me started into what is now an addiction. So far I have run several 5K, a few 10K, and a 1/2 marathon. Not bad for beginning in April.

These are a few of the pictures of Kurt and I at the Maple Leaf 1/2 Marathon in Manchester, VT. For my picture, it was around mile 9 and I had just come up a 2-mile long hill. I think that I was praying for it to be over by then.

Our most recent race was the Jack London 10K trail race in Nashua, NH. Cold and beautiful!

At least here I have learned to SMILE whenever I see a camera.










Here is a recap of our year, my first year of running and Kurt's continued strength and improvement.
Races:
Run For Hope, Souhegan High School 4.3 miles
Terry: (time: unknown)
June 5th, Hollis Apple Country Fast 5K
Kurt - 20:35 (pace 6.39)
Terry - 37:54 (pace 12.14)
June 14th, Market Square Day 10K
Kurt - 46:14 (pace 7.27)
Terry - 1:12:40 (pace 11:42)
July 27, Beaver Brook Summer 5K
Kurt - 17:07 (pace 6.35)
Terry - 26:07 (pace 10.03)
September 1, Francestown 5 (5k)
Kurt - 20:38 (pace 6.39)
Terry - 31:36 (pace 10.10)

A BUNCH of summer sizzler races, courtesy of Dave Birse - Thank you!

And, the pinnacle of the year ~
September 6, Maple Leaf Half Marathon
Kurt - 1:36:23 (pace 7.23)
Terry - 2:31:37 (pace 11.35)
September 27, Monadnock Wellness 5k
Kurt - 20:06 (pace 6.28)
Terry - 30:26 (pace 9.47)
October 4th, Applefest Half Relay
Kurt - (6.7 miles) 43:24 (pace 7.05)
Terry - (6.4 miles) 1:06:23 (pace 10.22)
October 19th, Saratoga National Bank Cross Country Classic 5K
Kurt - 19:34 (pace 6.17)
Terry - 29:52 (pace 9.36)
November 1st, Jack London Cross Country 10K
Kurt - 42:04 (pace 6.47)
Terry - 1:07: 58 (pace 10.57)

Currently, we are training for a 1/2 marathon in February, the Half at the Hamptons. It is part of the run for beer series. We were looking for something to keep us motivated during the winter months. I am also trying out the Jeff Galloway program of running. This is where I am running for 5 minutes and walking for 1 minute. I have seen a definite improvement in my breathing, recovery, and time. I will keep you posted.