Lauren G (center) is training for a 4:30:59 or faster marathon time. When she completes her marathon she will qualify to run the Boston Marathon. Go Lauren!

We were greeted by cool and comfortable running weather at Sawyer Camp on Saturday morning. Sarah T, Mayra M and Mary Sue T ran 6 miles or 60 minutes. Letty D and Aisling F ran a strong 10 miles, while Coach Stephanie and Lauren practiced the 9 minute run, 1 minute walk technique for a total of 18 miles. The technique worked well and we actually ran faster than our 10:48 target.

Next week on Sunday, August 29, at the Berkeley Marina (across from Sea Breeze Market) at 8:00 am, the Rock’n’Roll Half Marathoners will be running 11 miles (9 miles for Nike); the Marathoners will be running 20 miles, this time at a 10:48 pace; they will also add an additional 1 mile walk followed by 1 mile slow run for an actual total of 22 miles.

If you are running the Long Beach Half or Marathon, your electrolyte liquid is Powerade. There will also be Mocha, Raspberry, and Strawberry Cliff Shots offered at some of the aid stations. The Strawberry contains 25mg of caffeine, the Mocha 50 mg of caffeine and the Raspberry 0 mg of caffeine. It’s always a good idea to try the liquids and gels during your training runs to make sure that they agree with you and help you maintain your energy for the entire time that you are running.

Let’s continue to stay strong as we run together. Join us next Sunday, August 29 at the Berkeley Marina for another great run!