Week 11 Complete=40 frickin' Miles!

IF WE CAN GET THROUGH 22 MILES, THEN WE CAN DO A MARATHON!

What a beautiful day in Spokane for our longest run in our training program-22 miles! We started at the "butt crack of dawn" 6 am in time to witness a beautiful sunset. It took us about 3:48 to complete the whole run so were pretty proud of ourselves, although tired and sore at the end. Today's run included Sarah, Andrea, and Mirna. Our other mamas, Bethany and Ashley, will be tackling their 22 miler tomorrow...Woo Hoo Week 11 is in the books!

Posing by the Dam after 22 miles

Wearing gloves and jackets, we began our run following Upriver Drive to Maringo Drive, where it eventually reconnected with the Centennial Trail. Our run continued on the Trail, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery as we made our way to our first stop at Mirabeau Park around 7 miles, where Andrea had her car parked. We quickly completed "pit stop" #1 with GU, water, and bathroom break. Refueled, we continued another 4 miles along the Trial to the Parker Bridge around Mile 11, where we turned around and ran back to Andrea's car, at which point we had finished 15 miles.

After our turnaround at Barker Bridge (Mile 11)

We stopped at Andrea's car again for "pit stop" #2 and refueled, hydrated, and dropped off some of our extra layers. We were feeling good and excited to be running our final leg. This marathon business seemed more like a reality at this point. We continued along the Trail and noticed how many other people had also taken advantage of this gorgeous sunny day- we saw a plethora of runners, walkers, dog and owners, and bikers. Spokane people are so friendly, smiling, waving, and saying "hello" to us as we ran. Some even asked how far we were running. We even ran into a couple of different people that we knew-Small world! The people, the river, the sunshine, and our various conversations were much needed distractions as we finished the final leg. With less than half a mile left we mustered the last bit of energy and finished strong!

Here we are after we are all done! Looking strong and happy to be D-O-N-E! Thanks again for another lovely run with the Spokane Marathon Mamas!

GOOD LUCK TO OUR OTHER MAMAS TOMORROW (Ashley and Bethany)

-Posted by Mirna