The Dreaded Long Run

Today I ran 20 miles.  It is never an easy task to run that far, but today was the best long run I have ever had.  Maybe it was the sport beans...maybe it was my loving husband driving out to check on me every few miles. ;)

Here is what I saw a lot of along the way:  mailmen and dead frogs.

But, I did save one little froggie from getting squashed on the road.  Hopefully, he will live a long, happy life in the roadside marsh.

Just an update on my training:  my self-diagnosed hip flexor strain caused me to miss almost two weeks of running.  I finally started back up again last week, just running through the pain.  After stretching and icing, the pain has subsided and I am back in the game.  It looks as though I will be able to continue to train as planned and run the race on October 12th!

Oh, and I'd also like to ask all of you to be a part of Team World Vision.  Whether poor or well-0ff, I do believe that each of us can find a few dollars to spare for those in need of clean water.  Please visit www.firstgiving.com/leahbaldauff to give a donation and to learn more about why I am running the Chicago marathon. 

Enjoy your Saturday afternoon!

leah