Yesterday I went for a brisk run through the island and up 4th north. Yes. UP 4th NORTH. From the bottom to the top, and it was unbelievably challenging. But I did it, even if I was gasping for air by the end. I probably did 8 min miles, which is pretty fast considering I am slow.

On a sidenote: Sideaches apparently can be alleviated by:
1) Breathing more through your stomach
2) Exhaling on your left foot (70% of people exhale with the right foot) This helps because there is not as much stretching on the diaphragm on the left side as the right- the organs that your right side holds are heavier.
3) Expirimenting with liquids/solids consumed before a run.

I'm SO BACK!

After about a month of no running.


I need to get back.

set my ipod for 14 miles-- a very unrealistic goal.


I ran/walk a total of 4 miles.


almost an hour.


my mom was there walking in the park too so i didn't want to take 4 hours to finish my slow recovery from not running.


either case, injuries avoided and feel good that even with this slow run I will finish in 6 hours. -

I am set to finish a marathon!