21 miles - Part ONE

Today (and yesterday) 4 of our members completed their 21 mile (longest of the season) runs and walks. Carmena and Pauline - 2 of our walkers - got together to do their miles along Kelly Drive yesterday. It was a beautiful day and although I wasn't there I received messages from them both indicating it was a good walk for them. They managed 15 minute miles walking!! I can't wait to see them and congratulate them in person.

Today, Melanie and Kristen needed to do their longest runs. ( a week early than our schedule calls for). Melanie was doing her first ever 21 miles and Kristen her first in - well she told me her last marathon was 10 years ago so I'm thinking it's been a long time since she completed 21 all at once as well although I'm not positive.

Today was one of those days when I am reminded of what a great group we have at Phillyfit. I put out a call for help and recieved way more responses than we needed. In the end, Jeannie and Mark helped with water stops. Sherry and Kristie paced Melanie and Kristen respectively. Thanks to Anne, Lyn and Maggie for offering to relay Melanie had that been necessary. You guys are awesome.

Here are Melanie & Sherry and Kristen & Kristie at the 8 mile marker on the trail. At this point Melanie and Sherry were at approximately 12 miles and Kristen and Kristie were at approximately 14. Looking good ladies.

 I hope you can see form these photos that it was a gorgeous fall day. Sunshine, cool, crisp air. PERFECT running weather.



Kristen and Kristie at the 4.5 mile marker (Yerkes Road dogleg)

on their way back. 4 miles to go and still smiling.

Melanie and Sherry flash their victory smiles back at Oaks. Coach Mark gave Melanie some taper and race day tips.  

CONGRATULATIONS to all. Now go take a well deserved nap :)