Last year was Team in Training’s 20th anniversary. I don’t know how I missed this one, but it’s their special 20th anniversary website. They have a scrapbook you can browse through with some interesting photos about the Team and its experiences.
Sure, we do know how to have fun, but TNT Liquor? What are the directions?
What motivates you during your run?
During a big race, you’ll get a lot of spectators with many creative signs to help you through. Some will make you tear, some will make you smile. This one will make you laugh:
My friend Carlos, who was a mentor with the Fall Team In Training season, ran the San Francisco Nike Women’s Marathon put together this awesome slideshow of his experience:
Inspired yet?
Week 16 Sunday Run – The FINAL One
A year and half ago, I wouldn’t have thought of even saying the following: “Today, I ran 8 miles for fun.” Since it was our last Sunday training for the San Diego Marathon participants, and since it’s a taper week to “take it easy”, we thought it would be fun if we made this a “Run For Fun”, where the Westside TNT Team invades the streets of Santa Monica and Venice with some shenanigans and costumes!
The day before I went to Wal-Mart and bought some golden boxers for only $5. I originally planned on wearing some mesh T-shirt, neon shorts, and neon wristbands, but I didn’t have much time, and since 80s style is a bit trendy at the moment, I would have paid a bunch. $5 gold boxers will do. I mixed it up with some aviator sunglasses I used for my “Dick In A Box” costume for Halloween, and a funny afro wig. What was I? I had no idea, but it looked silly. Most of the team were in a costume-wearing mood as coach Kevin was Bleeker, Coach Christy was Juno, many of the girls wore 80′s spandex, some wore bee outfits, Joe was Indy Jones, and much much more. I’m sure spectators along the beach were amazed at 75 or so runners being silly. It was our final run. Why not, right?
Week 2: Sunday Run
There’s a huge difference between last week (no intervals) and this week (with intervals). This week, everyone ran 4 miles, this time running from the Santa Monica pier, north on Ocean Ave to San Vicente and 4th Street, then back. We were assigned our pace groups, and I was put into Group 4. We ran 5:1′s, which is a 5 minute run, and a 1 minute walk. It’s supposed to help you regulate your heart rate, and also work out other muscles, especially when you walk. It is so much easier to do a long run with intervals, and I’m thankful for that. It’s one mile more than last, but when we were all done, I felt great. After, we were off to The Firehouse for some delicious brunch with the Team.
View The Week 2 Flickr Photoset
Just found out that MARCELA is my mentor! We were TNT virgins last year training for the San Diego RNR, and now we’re addicted to TNT! Ahh yeah, it’s going to be that much more fun!
Oh, and here’s a nice pic from a night out in Santa Monica. Love ya Marcela!
Week 1: Sunday Run
When my friend Warren and I initially walked to the meeting spot for the team in front of the Santa Monica Civic Center, I was amazed at the turnout for this upcoming season. It felt great to see many alumni coming back as captains, mentors, and participants. There were so many new faces, I couldn’t wait to meet every one of them. Many of my TNT friends were surprised that I was back yet another season, because I was pretty vocal about taking a break from TNT. It was surely a last minute decision to do it again, but what motivated me to do it all over again was to join with my closest friends who have not run a marathon before.
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