This past week I reached 50 MILES for the first time ever in my running career! Crazy, right? How did I do it? 11.25 miles on Tuesday, 3.75 miles on Wed morning, 11 miles Thursday, 18 on Saturday and another 7 last night. How do I feel? I actually feel good and healthy! Definitely want to eat a house all the time now. LOL. I was with LS and MS for my big milestone. Funny part is I think LS was more excited about it then I was;-)
The 18 on Saturday certainly was a war of attrition. It was brutal! I started at 6:30am knowing that later in the day 95 degrees loomed! You know how you start to run and you can tell it’s not going to be a good one? That was this one. Not good when it’s 18 on the plate. I actually felt pretty awful for the last 6-7 miles and that’s with taking 2 gus. Fortunately with the help of the group run I had a couple of great friends drag me through the last portion of the run. I could tell how bad it got since my ankles/lower legs were caked in dirt which means I had issues picking up the legs.
Yesterday I volunteered for the NYC Triathlon! What an amazing experience. I was by the Swim/Bike Transition. It was pretty amazing to watch people run along the west side path in BARE FEET to head out for a 25 mile bike ride. It made me realize I never want to swim in the Hudson, EVER! First, every person coming out was b**ching about the jellyfish whether they swam through a sea of them or got stung! Yuck. Second, some came out with a lovely Hudson River mustache. Yikes! Although one of my friends suggested perhaps you get a facial from the oils in there? Kind of like a mud bath? Hmm, not sure how much I buy of that! Anyway, I was in charge of making sure no one crossed over into the bike lane and vice versa. After everyone left from the yellow transition, I filled Accelerade cups like it was my job (well, it was for the morning!). I tried it again and I’m still not a fan! Congrats to all that raced yesterday. Looked for Josh out there but didn’t see him – sounds like he was going too fast for me to see him!
This week marks a reduction of mileage to somewhat prepare for the 1/2 on Sunday morning. I’m looking to get a good run in – and look at it as a preparation for October. I’ll keep an eye on the forecast but I’d love to shoot for 1:45. We’ll see how I feel as the week goes on.
Five-O
Congratulations on reaching 50! That is an accomplishment. Good luck on Sunday and with your training.
Five-O
Congratulations on reaching 50! That is an accomplishment. Good luck on Sunday and with your training.
Five-O
Congratulations on reaching 50! That is an accomplishment. Good luck on Sunday and with your training.
Five-O
Congratulations on reaching 50! That is an accomplishment. Good luck on Sunday and with your training.
Five-O
Congratulations on reaching 50! That is an accomplishment. Good luck on Sunday and with your training.
Five-O
Congratulations on reaching 50! That is an accomplishment. Good luck on Sunday and with your training.
Five-O
Congratulations on reaching 50! That is an accomplishment. Good luck on Sunday and with your training.
Re: Five-O
Looking at your mileage makes me tired :-p (are you sick of me saying that yet…lol)
good luck sunday!! i hope to be able to find a spot to spectate and cheer (not doing the volunteer thing after all…)
Re: Five-O
Looking at your mileage makes me tired :-p (are you sick of me saying that yet…lol)
good luck sunday!! i hope to be able to find a spot to spectate and cheer (not doing the volunteer thing after all…)
Re: Five-O
Looking at your mileage makes me tired :-p (are you sick of me saying that yet…lol)
good luck sunday!! i hope to be able to find a spot to spectate and cheer (not doing the volunteer thing after all…)
Re: Five-O
Looking at your mileage makes me tired :-p (are you sick of me saying that yet…lol)
good luck sunday!! i hope to be able to find a spot to spectate and cheer (not doing the volunteer thing after all…)
Re: Five-O
Looking at your mileage makes me tired :-p (are you sick of me saying that yet…lol)
good luck sunday!! i hope to be able to find a spot to spectate and cheer (not doing the volunteer thing after all…)
Re: Five-O
Looking at your mileage makes me tired :-p (are you sick of me saying that yet…lol)
good luck sunday!! i hope to be able to find a spot to spectate and cheer (not doing the volunteer thing after all…)
Re: Five-O
Looking at your mileage makes me tired :-p (are you sick of me saying that yet…lol)
good luck sunday!! i hope to be able to find a spot to spectate and cheer (not doing the volunteer thing after all…)