So girls, how was Week 2?

Last week I got in three practices with the advanced schedule, but I chickened out and ran with the Intermediate 2 group again Monday night. I’m telling you, the word “hills” just scares me.

On the other hand, running three miles straight through for a week is already working wonders on my body. My calves are coming back! Runners’ calf muscles are beautiful. If you’ve never noticed, take a look. And the best part: they’re one of the first muscles to develop. I love ‘em.

I hope everyone’s doing OK with the program. DJ, Terri and others do their best to keep us informed and motivated. You girls are doing a great job! By the way, if any intermediate or advanced runners are practicing throughout the week and want some company let me know. I’d love to work another practice into my schedule.

And thank you to everyone who wrote in last week! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all your valuable tips. I didn’t have any trouble with my keys this week. I tried Cindy Wolff’s idea of stringing it through my shoelace and it worked like a dream. Cindy is a staffer here at The Commercial Appeal who worked out with the Women and Running program a few years ago, so she knows what it’s like. (She’s an amazing writer. If nothing else, please check out her blog, Pets on My Mind. She’s a real hoot!)