First official Training Run

Robi aka "Swift Like the Wind" ran this morning with the official AIDS Marathon Training Group. She ran a 12.37 minute mile and placed in the "Jack Foster" pace group (for a 13.37 mile group). She called me to tell me about her experience this morning and I could hear her voice glowing. She said she felt great and like she could just keep on running. They ran a 3 mile loop and all along the trail in chalk we're messages on the ground to keep the runners motivated--Great Job! You're almost there! and when the front of the pack was looping back they too would cheer the runners on. Next week I'll join them and the run will be up to 4 miles.

Each group has a pace leader that is responsible for not only setting the pace but also timing when to walk, when to eat, and when to drink which will become more important when the runs get longer.