So we did another round of hill training this past Saturday. It was actually a VERY wet and rainy day for Phoenix and so our training group got pounded by steady rain the entire run. Eight miles of hills backed with cold weather and rain.
Nothing quite like being literally drenched from head to toe and running. It was pretty serene at the same time so I'm not sure if I'm hoping for rain again, but since we are running in Seattle in June for this marathon, training in the cold/rain is really appropriate.
I'm not sure why, but when I run in the South Mountain hills, I usually run well. And this rainy run was no exception. It was actually my best time and I felt strong throughout. (For the most part.)
Our coach Steve says that if it rains like that in Seattle, it will actually help us. Not sure why, but I'll take all the help I can get. 26.2 miles is a long way.
This Saturday, we're off to canal running again. This time hitting 12 miles.
Seems like just yesterday when I was scared of the 6 miler.
