A) Apples: I pretty much eat at least one apple per day; add peanut butter it's dessert!
B) Books: I love reading books, it's one of my passions.
C) Cheese: I could eat block after block of cheese.
D) Dolphins: I love dolphins and have dolphin tattoos. I have a dream of swimming with dolphins, although now that the plight of dolphins in captivity is becoming more well known, I'm not sure I could do it. I'd have to research a lot first.
E) Eggs: I love eggs in all varieties of ways. Especially with cheese!
F) Flowers: my favorite is the daisy.
G) Greek yogurt: as in Chobani. I am a convert and this is the only yogurt I eat; I eat at least 1 per day, sometimes more.
H) Heath: my favorite kind of candy bar.
I) iPhone: I absolutely love my iPod!
J) J and J: my husband and son both have names that start with this letter!!
K) Kitties: I love kittes, I have three, I wish I had more. I would if they didn't poop and pee.
L) Lasik eye surgery: I had lasik in January 2006 and it was on of the best decisions of my life!
M) Music: I love music and it heals my soul. I like everything from classical to comtemporary, jazz to heavy metal--okay very little heavy metal. But I like all genres of music depending on my mood.
N) Nike: I am a Nike runner! Unfortunately I have ugly Adidas shoes, but I love Nike gear! Swoosh!
O) Octopus: something that freaks me out, I do not want to look at them, touch them, and for sure I am not going to eat one!
P) Purple: I love purple, that is a fact!
Q) Quotes: I love inspiring quotes and running quotes and parenting quotes. Quotes, quotes, quotes.
R) Running: I want to make this my passion; I want to run for life!
S) Scrapbooking: I really enjoy this craft, although I don't make as much time for it as I used to.
T) Traveling: I do not love traveling, but I like it once in awhile. I love going on cruises, and visiting Disney is my favorite.
U) Umbrella: always in my car when I need it elsewhere.
V) V is the first letter of my last name.
W) Writing: I have always loved writing and have journaled since 1990. I love using pen & paper, although typing is so much faster and backspace/delete are my friends.
X) Xavier Roberts: the person whose signature was on the Cabbage Patch Kids birth certificate when I was a kid. I always wondered who this was and I wanted to thank him for my beloved "kids" Mildred Almira and Jessy Lucille.
Y) Yo yo: sometimes I can do this.
Z) Zzzzz: I love sleeping!!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
In other shoe news
My perfect and ugly running shoes have been updated and are now available with purple. Check these out.
The blue shoes still have a good 100 miles left and the pink have probably 300 so, therefore, it would be just plain crazy to buy new shoes right now. But they now have purple!!!
Must. Have. Purple. Shoes.
Introducing the Adidas Supernova Sequence 4
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| I love the laces on these, but the orange is kinda bright. Also love the purple on the heel! |
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| I like the lighter gray of these, but they are kinda plain looking. |
And these are my current ugly blue running shoes, the Supernova Sequence 3.
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| These are my current shoes. |
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| I also have this pair which is kinda better except my feet sweat more in this pair for some reason. |
The blue shoes still have a good 100 miles left and the pink have probably 300 so, therefore, it would be just plain crazy to buy new shoes right now. But they now have purple!!!
Must. Have. Purple. Shoes.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Entering week 8 of the ol' training schedule.
Long runs are boring for me, they just are. And don't get me started on the pain of them. I'm pretty sure that I will never if I ever decide to do this half marathon business again, I'm finding a running group or at least another glutton for punishment running partner.
This week's scheduled long run is 12 miles. I have been adding one mile per week to the long run over the past 7 weeks. I mean, my training schedule has been adding a mile. I, on the other hand, have been staying fairly steady at 5 to 6.5 or even zero miles on the long run. Say wha? Yes, you read that right.
I told you my training has been craptastic. Oh well, I shall still do the half and I know I will finish. I may not make my goal of 2:30, but I'll cross the finish line with a smile and know that I've accomplished something great! I cannot waitto get it over with until it's here!
This week's scheduled long run is 12 miles. I have been adding one mile per week to the long run over the past 7 weeks. I mean, my training schedule has been adding a mile. I, on the other hand, have been staying fairly steady at 5 to 6.5 or even zero miles on the long run. Say wha? Yes, you read that right.
I told you my training has been craptastic. Oh well, I shall still do the half and I know I will finish. I may not make my goal of 2:30, but I'll cross the finish line with a smile and know that I've accomplished something great! I cannot wait
Monday, June 27, 2011
Don't think, just do!
I'm back. You didn't know I was gone, did you? Well, I've kind of been laying low and now I'm going to get back online. But what does that mean? Hmmm, I'm here with my stats, first.
Starting weight: 236.8
Last week's weight: 157.4 (actually May 24, last check in)
Current weight: 159.4
Gain/loss: +2.0
Total gain/loss: -77.4
Pounds to goal: 22.6
You may notice that I've gotten even farther (further?) from my goal. Argh! I'm not too concerned only because I've been weighing anywhere from 156 to 159 for the past month. It's just that nothing is clicking with me right now.
As for my training, well I posted about that here, and it hasn't really gotten any better. I'm now wishing I could just get this event over and done with. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm ready for it to be done. July 17th can't get here fast enough, although I hate wishing that because it's like wishing the summer to go faster.
I'm ready to get back to my regularly scheduled running. My best friend visited over the weekend. She has also been running for about a year and she is doing awesome. She really got me to thinking about how much I just miss my fitness runs. An easy 5K a few times per week sounds excellent right now. I have always thought that I want to become a "5 mile runner", but now I think I'm a 5K runner. I like that distance. You have time to warm up, run, cool down, and then still do some good stretching afterwards, and still complete all of it in well under an hour. It feels easier to add in some other activities with that distance as well. For some reason I've had it in my head that if I'm not doing 15-20 miles a week, I'm not doing enough. I don't know where that idea came from, but that's what I've been stuck on. But what if I did some biking or swimming, some strength training, and some running? Maybe only 12 miles a week, or even less? That should be okay, shouldn't it? I'm trying to get to a place where that feels okay.
I really need to add in some other activities. I wouldn't say I'm getting bored with running, but I do need some additional exercises to start shaping this body. Running is not enough. I never thought it was, but I wasn't really ready to add anything else. Now I feel more ready. My friend is doing Zumba and yoga which she loves and I would like to add in something like that too. Whether it's a class or in my basement, I just need to do it! Do it! Do it! Don't think, just do! Right?
As for my weight, I still have my goal weight set at 136.8, but right now, my mini-goal is 149. Once I reach that number, I'm going to evaluate how I feel about where I am at. I have been down to 152 and now I'm back up to 159 and quite possibly the 130s are too low for me. I try not to get too fixated on a number (say 15-20 miles a week, for instance), but in my heart I know I am not happy being in the 150s so I'm not ready to change my goal yet. But I might settle for a 90 pound loss instead of 100. Of even an 86 pound loss. I just want to get out of the 150s, a place I have been since November! It's kind of freeing to think about actually, that I might find a weight that I am happy with that's not just about a number, but also about how I feel. I have never taken the time to think about that part of it, I've always been fixated on a number. I do believe my original goal weight was 145, but then I decided it would be fun to lose 100 pounds and changed it to 136.8. I gotta tell you, though, 145 sounds good right now.
Size is becoming a huge thing to me, as in clothes sizes. I wanted to wear a size 8, but I think I am okay with a size 10. What I'm not okay with is the muffin top midsection!! I bought some capris at American Eagle the other night, size 10. They fit, but they are very snug in the waist! I know some bloggers who outweigh me by 30+ pounds who are still smaller than me! But they are very active in all around fitness activities (running, cross training, strength training) when all I do is run. That is why I feel really ready to add in some other activities. I might firm up and lose inches even if I don't lose 100 pounds. 145 or 149 might feel terrific if I were several inches smaller. The only thing that can make that happen is me, and I need to take the steps and get it done.
I've learned that I can be a solitary runner (except for long runs and that's another post), but I think I need group fitness classes. Whenever I try and start something in my basement, I quickly lose interest because it gets mundane and boring, even after 2 sessions. Currently I don't know anyone I can work out with, but perhaps if I rejoin a gym, or find some community fitness activities, I can meet some people. I just cancelled my gym membership in February because I didn't think it was for me, but I've really been digging deep lately into just what my ultimate goals are and how I can achieve them. Is a gym the way to do it? I'm deciding.
I'm also still working on my workout schedule. Morning? Evening? Both? This morning was my first day back at work after a week of being on pseudo-vacation (i.e., not having to come to the office but keeping up with email and a couple projects). We were out to dinner with friends last night and I had a few things to take care of when I got home so I didn't get to bed until after 11:30. This means a morning run is doomed. This late night stuff happens way too often. That means after work I'll have to run. And of course I'll HAVE to because of this training thing, and having to really makes me cranky. I don't want to HAVE to! Oh, I can't wait until this half marathon is over.
So there you have it. Still here, still trying, still thinking more than doing.
Starting weight: 236.8
Last week's weight: 157.4 (actually May 24, last check in)
Current weight: 159.4
Gain/loss: +2.0
Total gain/loss: -77.4
Pounds to goal: 22.6
You may notice that I've gotten even farther (further?) from my goal. Argh! I'm not too concerned only because I've been weighing anywhere from 156 to 159 for the past month. It's just that nothing is clicking with me right now.
As for my training, well I posted about that here, and it hasn't really gotten any better. I'm now wishing I could just get this event over and done with. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm ready for it to be done. July 17th can't get here fast enough, although I hate wishing that because it's like wishing the summer to go faster.
I'm ready to get back to my regularly scheduled running. My best friend visited over the weekend. She has also been running for about a year and she is doing awesome. She really got me to thinking about how much I just miss my fitness runs. An easy 5K a few times per week sounds excellent right now. I have always thought that I want to become a "5 mile runner", but now I think I'm a 5K runner. I like that distance. You have time to warm up, run, cool down, and then still do some good stretching afterwards, and still complete all of it in well under an hour. It feels easier to add in some other activities with that distance as well. For some reason I've had it in my head that if I'm not doing 15-20 miles a week, I'm not doing enough. I don't know where that idea came from, but that's what I've been stuck on. But what if I did some biking or swimming, some strength training, and some running? Maybe only 12 miles a week, or even less? That should be okay, shouldn't it? I'm trying to get to a place where that feels okay.
I really need to add in some other activities. I wouldn't say I'm getting bored with running, but I do need some additional exercises to start shaping this body. Running is not enough. I never thought it was, but I wasn't really ready to add anything else. Now I feel more ready. My friend is doing Zumba and yoga which she loves and I would like to add in something like that too. Whether it's a class or in my basement, I just need to do it! Do it! Do it! Don't think, just do! Right?
As for my weight, I still have my goal weight set at 136.8, but right now, my mini-goal is 149. Once I reach that number, I'm going to evaluate how I feel about where I am at. I have been down to 152 and now I'm back up to 159 and quite possibly the 130s are too low for me. I try not to get too fixated on a number (say 15-20 miles a week, for instance), but in my heart I know I am not happy being in the 150s so I'm not ready to change my goal yet. But I might settle for a 90 pound loss instead of 100. Of even an 86 pound loss. I just want to get out of the 150s, a place I have been since November! It's kind of freeing to think about actually, that I might find a weight that I am happy with that's not just about a number, but also about how I feel. I have never taken the time to think about that part of it, I've always been fixated on a number. I do believe my original goal weight was 145, but then I decided it would be fun to lose 100 pounds and changed it to 136.8. I gotta tell you, though, 145 sounds good right now.
Size is becoming a huge thing to me, as in clothes sizes. I wanted to wear a size 8, but I think I am okay with a size 10. What I'm not okay with is the muffin top midsection!! I bought some capris at American Eagle the other night, size 10. They fit, but they are very snug in the waist! I know some bloggers who outweigh me by 30+ pounds who are still smaller than me! But they are very active in all around fitness activities (running, cross training, strength training) when all I do is run. That is why I feel really ready to add in some other activities. I might firm up and lose inches even if I don't lose 100 pounds. 145 or 149 might feel terrific if I were several inches smaller. The only thing that can make that happen is me, and I need to take the steps and get it done.
I've learned that I can be a solitary runner (except for long runs and that's another post), but I think I need group fitness classes. Whenever I try and start something in my basement, I quickly lose interest because it gets mundane and boring, even after 2 sessions. Currently I don't know anyone I can work out with, but perhaps if I rejoin a gym, or find some community fitness activities, I can meet some people. I just cancelled my gym membership in February because I didn't think it was for me, but I've really been digging deep lately into just what my ultimate goals are and how I can achieve them. Is a gym the way to do it? I'm deciding.
I'm also still working on my workout schedule. Morning? Evening? Both? This morning was my first day back at work after a week of being on pseudo-vacation (i.e., not having to come to the office but keeping up with email and a couple projects). We were out to dinner with friends last night and I had a few things to take care of when I got home so I didn't get to bed until after 11:30. This means a morning run is doomed. This late night stuff happens way too often. That means after work I'll have to run. And of course I'll HAVE to because of this training thing, and having to really makes me cranky. I don't want to HAVE to! Oh, I can't wait until this half marathon is over.
So there you have it. Still here, still trying, still thinking more than doing.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Here's me today
After spending the day at the pool, my husband and I had dinner plans with friends. We asked our son to snap a quick photo so here is what I look like today (with the sun in my eyes). Be back tomorrow with a weigh in and update.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Hitting a Wall
I am 6 weeks into my half marathon training, my race is 1 month from yesterday! To say that the training isn't going as planned is probably an understatement. The truth of the matter is that neither the physical or mental part of the training is going well. I have not been able to complete the mileage on any long run, and this week I missed it altogether. This lack of success is really playing with with my mental state. I am doubting myself so much and all my runs lately, long and short, have been sub par. It's awful really. I keep trying to shake myself free of these feelings, but it's not working. And do you want to hear something dumb? I have a big owie inside my cheek which is totally making me feel terrible all over. My glands are swollen and I'm so achy. And that's the reason I missed my long run this week. Lame, I know.
I'm not sure if it's the fueling or hydrating before running. Or if it's overall nutrition. And believe me, I've spent a lot of timestressing thinking about it. It's craziness.
The other issue I'm having is that I'm not loving running out of what feels like necessity. I stress that I have this event coming up and I HAVE to train, sand then I get out there and run and it's not enjoyable. I was so looking forward to this training plan and to have it turning out like this is a real disappointment. I'm really trying for the attitude adjustment, but so far, it's for naught. I'm sitting here with the negative self talk going on all the time.
I feel like I've hit the wall with my training. And I'm hating this feeling.
So I pose these questions: do you eat before running in the morning? Does it depend on your planned mileage. Do you take water on every run, no matter the distance? Do you think it's better to train yourself to run with less water?
I'm not sure if it's the fueling or hydrating before running. Or if it's overall nutrition. And believe me, I've spent a lot of time
The other issue I'm having is that I'm not loving running out of what feels like necessity. I stress that I have this event coming up and I HAVE to train, sand then I get out there and run and it's not enjoyable. I was so looking forward to this training plan and to have it turning out like this is a real disappointment. I'm really trying for the attitude adjustment, but so far, it's for naught. I'm sitting here with the negative self talk going on all the time.
I feel like I've hit the wall with my training. And I'm hating this feeling.
So I pose these questions: do you eat before running in the morning? Does it depend on your planned mileage. Do you take water on every run, no matter the distance? Do you think it's better to train yourself to run with less water?
Thursday, June 16, 2011
My Thoughts on Running a Half Marathon
5K is my favorite distance.
5 miles is a challenge.
10K is very far.
12K is even farther.
13.1 miles...I'm skeered!
5 miles is a challenge.
10K is very far.
12K is even farther.
13.1 miles...I'm skeered!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
I'd like to comment on your blog
I am having issues commenting on Blogger blogs. I have tried for days and days on several different blogs and I keep getting the message that I need to login. I login, leave comment, post, then get the message to login. It's positively maddening! So I'm sorry I'm neglecting your blogs. It's not my fault!! And it's both my work and home computer. What gives?!
Anyway, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you!!
Thanks for all the nice comments on my race photos. I really hope there is a photographer on site at my half! And that I remember to smile.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you!!
Thanks for all the nice comments on my race photos. I really hope there is a photographer on site at my half! And that I remember to smile.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
CDA 5K Race Photos
Yes, I'm one of those people who spends lots of money to purchase my race photos. I love official race photos. Here are the ones from last Sunday's 5K.
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| Cheesy smile and wave! I love this one, I wish my head wasn't cut off. |
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| Rounding the corner to the finish. |
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| Right before the finish, I wish I would have smiled!! |
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| And for comparison's sake, here's last year's finish photo. |
Friday, June 3, 2011
Fun Friday
Rather than bore you with the details of my ridiculously terrible run this morning, I give you the ABCDEFood survey instead. I stole this idea from Syl.
ABCDEFood!
A: is for Apple, what’s your favorite variety?
Pink Lady or Empire
B: is for Bread, regardless of nutrition, calories, or whole grains what is your favorite type to have a nice big piece of?
Sourdough
C: is for Cereal what is your favorite kind currently (just one!)
Granola, but I don't keep it in the house or I eat it all in one day.
D: is for Doughnuts, you might not currently be eating them but what kind do you fancy?
Maple bars!!!
E: is for Eggs, how would you like yours prepared?
White cooked, yolk runny, or scrambled.
F: is for Fat Free, what is your favorite fat free product?
Greek yogurt, Chobani 0% to be exact!
G: is for Groceries, where do you purchase yours at?
Costco and Fred Meyer (Kroger)
H: is for Hot Beverages, what is your favorite hot drink?
Coffee!!!
I: is for Ice Cream, pick a favorite flavor and add a fun topping.
No topping needed for Ben & Jerry's Toffee Heath Bar Crunch. If I had to pick a topping for it, it would be caramel!
J: is for Jams or Jellies, do you eat them, and if so what kind and flavor?
Not a huge fan, but I do like grape jelly on PB&J sandwiches.
K: is for Kashi, name your favorite Kashi product?
Autumn Wheat cereal
L: is for Lunch, what was yours today?
2 eggs with a sandwich thin and carrots
M: is for microwave, what is your favorite microwave meal/snack?
Definitely popcorn.
N: is for nutrients, do you like carbs, fats, or proteins best?
Carbs!
O: is for oil, what kind do you like to use?
Olive oil
P: is for protein, how do you get yours?
Usually from Dairy and some chicken or ground turkey. I'm not a huge meat eater. Oh, and eggs! And beans and whole grains.
Q: is for Quaker, how do you like your oats?
Well, I love granola, but I like oatmeal with canned pumpkin, a little milk, water, and lots of cinnamon.
R: is for roasting, what is your favorite thing to roast?
Probably turkey or potatoes.
S: is for sandwich, what’s your favorite kind?
If I'm being good, turkey. If I'm eating whatever I want, grilled cheese.
T: is for travel, how do you handle eating while traveling?
If I'm traveling it's vacation and I usually splurge a bit. Vacation only comes once in while.
U: is for unique, what is one of your weirdest food combos?
Pasta and cottage cheese.
V: is for vitamins, what kind do you take?
Multi-vitamin, B12 and Vitamin D
W: is for wasabi, yay or nay?
Not for me.
X: is for X-RAY. if we x-rayed your belly right now, what food would we see?
My lunch (see above)
Y: is for youth, what food reminds you of your childhood?
Top Ramen
Z: is for zucchini, how do you prepare it?
Sauteed
ABCDEFood!
A: is for Apple, what’s your favorite variety?
Pink Lady or Empire
B: is for Bread, regardless of nutrition, calories, or whole grains what is your favorite type to have a nice big piece of?
Sourdough
C: is for Cereal what is your favorite kind currently (just one!)
Granola, but I don't keep it in the house or I eat it all in one day.
D: is for Doughnuts, you might not currently be eating them but what kind do you fancy?
Maple bars!!!
E: is for Eggs, how would you like yours prepared?
White cooked, yolk runny, or scrambled.
F: is for Fat Free, what is your favorite fat free product?
Greek yogurt, Chobani 0% to be exact!
G: is for Groceries, where do you purchase yours at?
Costco and Fred Meyer (Kroger)
H: is for Hot Beverages, what is your favorite hot drink?
Coffee!!!
I: is for Ice Cream, pick a favorite flavor and add a fun topping.
No topping needed for Ben & Jerry's Toffee Heath Bar Crunch. If I had to pick a topping for it, it would be caramel!
J: is for Jams or Jellies, do you eat them, and if so what kind and flavor?
Not a huge fan, but I do like grape jelly on PB&J sandwiches.
K: is for Kashi, name your favorite Kashi product?
Autumn Wheat cereal
L: is for Lunch, what was yours today?
2 eggs with a sandwich thin and carrots
M: is for microwave, what is your favorite microwave meal/snack?
Definitely popcorn.
N: is for nutrients, do you like carbs, fats, or proteins best?
Carbs!
O: is for oil, what kind do you like to use?
Olive oil
P: is for protein, how do you get yours?
Usually from Dairy and some chicken or ground turkey. I'm not a huge meat eater. Oh, and eggs! And beans and whole grains.
Q: is for Quaker, how do you like your oats?
Well, I love granola, but I like oatmeal with canned pumpkin, a little milk, water, and lots of cinnamon.
R: is for roasting, what is your favorite thing to roast?
Probably turkey or potatoes.
S: is for sandwich, what’s your favorite kind?
If I'm being good, turkey. If I'm eating whatever I want, grilled cheese.
T: is for travel, how do you handle eating while traveling?
If I'm traveling it's vacation and I usually splurge a bit. Vacation only comes once in while.
U: is for unique, what is one of your weirdest food combos?
Pasta and cottage cheese.
V: is for vitamins, what kind do you take?
Multi-vitamin, B12 and Vitamin D
W: is for wasabi, yay or nay?
Not for me.
X: is for X-RAY. if we x-rayed your belly right now, what food would we see?
My lunch (see above)
Y: is for youth, what food reminds you of your childhood?
Top Ramen
Z: is for zucchini, how do you prepare it?
Sauteed
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Coeur d'Alene 5K at Riverstone - Race Recap 5/29/11 (A PR!)
All last week the forecast for the weekend was cold temps with rain. Somehow the outlook changed long about Friday and sun with milder temps was expected for our Sunday race day. It was a bit cool in the morning, but the sun was shining! Hallelujah!
Here I am with my parents before the race.
This was my very first event last year fresh off the Couch to 5K training plan when my mile pace was right around 12 minutes. My goal last year had been merely to run the entire way without stopping to walk. I reached that goal and finished in 36:27!! I went into the race this year with a plan to beat my time from last year. My unspoken goal was to finish in under 30 minutes.
I'm so proud to say that I DID IT!
Official race time: 29:34!!!
Yes, that is my fastest 5K to date!
I have to say that I felt awesome before, during and after this race. I love this course because it's paved and basically flat. It's held on the Centennial Trail which was made for biking, running, and walking activities, and is not subject to car exhaust, potholes, and the like. Since it's an out and back course, it is awesome to see the winners making their way back. Another plus is the amount of numb skulls who stop and walk without taking notice of who is behind them is minimal. All in all, I would say that this might be my favorite race, and definitely my favorite race distance.
My Garmin was very helpful on this one, and of all the running gear I think I can't live without, Forrest is number one on the list. I didn't want to make the mistake of starting too fast so I made sure to keep track of my pace in the beginning. I absolutely love having the distance, pace and time easily accessible on my wrist. I can see it becoming an obsession for some, but I use it as a tool not an obstacle.
Anyway, I keep watching the race site for race photos and they haven't been posted yet. I hope to update this post later with an official photo. The one below was taken by my husband. I notice my form does not look all that great. Oh well.
After this, my second event of the season, I'm feeling pumped, although, for some reason I go through a case of the nerves in the days leading up the event. So much so that I start feeling as though I don't even want to do it at all. Luckily I push through the nerves and make it to the starting line. I thought this one would be different because I'd done it once already, but nope, I still nearly chickened out. The feeling goes away soon after the race gets underway, but it's definitely there at the beginning. I'm already worrying about my half next month. It's next month, people!!
What about you? Do you get nervous before events? How do you deal with it?
Here I am with my parents before the race.
This was my very first event last year fresh off the Couch to 5K training plan when my mile pace was right around 12 minutes. My goal last year had been merely to run the entire way without stopping to walk. I reached that goal and finished in 36:27!! I went into the race this year with a plan to beat my time from last year. My unspoken goal was to finish in under 30 minutes.
I'm so proud to say that I DID IT!
Official race time: 29:34!!!
Yes, that is my fastest 5K to date!
I have to say that I felt awesome before, during and after this race. I love this course because it's paved and basically flat. It's held on the Centennial Trail which was made for biking, running, and walking activities, and is not subject to car exhaust, potholes, and the like. Since it's an out and back course, it is awesome to see the winners making their way back. Another plus is the amount of numb skulls who stop and walk without taking notice of who is behind them is minimal. All in all, I would say that this might be my favorite race, and definitely my favorite race distance.
My Garmin was very helpful on this one, and of all the running gear I think I can't live without, Forrest is number one on the list. I didn't want to make the mistake of starting too fast so I made sure to keep track of my pace in the beginning. I absolutely love having the distance, pace and time easily accessible on my wrist. I can see it becoming an obsession for some, but I use it as a tool not an obstacle.
Anyway, I keep watching the race site for race photos and they haven't been posted yet. I hope to update this post later with an official photo. The one below was taken by my husband. I notice my form does not look all that great. Oh well.
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| Heel strike, anyone? |
What about you? Do you get nervous before events? How do you deal with it?
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