Spirit of St. Louis Marathon
Well, I'm 2 weeks out from the MaxTrax duathlon, and trying not to think about it. I hope it will be ok. I did a race simulation for it, and ran out of time, and had to stop before the second run leg. I'm 4 weeks away from the Race for Sight. Starting to get nervous!
But the reason for this post is to talk about the St. Louis Marathon/half-marathon that I didn't do this past weekend. I had decided several weeks ago to focus on triathlon training and not do the half marathon, that I was already signed up for. I did it last year, as my first half marathon and it was a blast. But I wasn't having time to do the long runs I needed to, to get ready for it this year, so I decided to wuss out.
But I went to watch. That was a mistake. I really wanted to be out there bad!!!! For one thing, the temperature was FREEEEEZING! I would have been much warmer, if not more comfy, had I been running. It was cool to see a race from the spectator's perspective for a change tho. I was able to catch a glimpse of things i wouldn't have seen in the pack. I saw the winners of the full and half go by; I saw the barefoot runner, and even a couple of zebras! I brought my bike down and rode around on the course, trying unsuccessfully to track down my friend Tyson, who was running in the half. It was fun, but freezing riding! Note to self: Buy a windproof warm jacket for cycling!!!
It was cool to see the slow people struggling up hill the last 3 miles, and remembering so clearly doing that last year. In so much pain, and walkers were going faster than me. I was "running". But having so much fun! And then remembering my family being at the finish line, even my lil bro who was in town...really surprised me. It's an awesome race, and I really hope that I can do it next year.
But this is triathlon season. Time to stop reminiscing and get back to training! I did some speed work in the pool this morning. Good workout! Feeling great with the swimming. Didn't think I'd ever be a swimmer! haha Tomorrow is a 60 min bike workout. Thursday, I run strides...hee hee...I love strides. And Friday I swim the whole 400yds for time. Saturday is a run, and Sunday is Easter and I'm resting relaxing and hanging out with family. Yay!
Oh! the best thing happened! My daughter "awhitestripe" (see comments) has decided to take up running! I'm so excited to have her along on my fun ride! I hope she falls in love with sports like i did!!!
But the reason for this post is to talk about the St. Louis Marathon/half-marathon that I didn't do this past weekend. I had decided several weeks ago to focus on triathlon training and not do the half marathon, that I was already signed up for. I did it last year, as my first half marathon and it was a blast. But I wasn't having time to do the long runs I needed to, to get ready for it this year, so I decided to wuss out.
But I went to watch. That was a mistake. I really wanted to be out there bad!!!! For one thing, the temperature was FREEEEEZING! I would have been much warmer, if not more comfy, had I been running. It was cool to see a race from the spectator's perspective for a change tho. I was able to catch a glimpse of things i wouldn't have seen in the pack. I saw the winners of the full and half go by; I saw the barefoot runner, and even a couple of zebras! I brought my bike down and rode around on the course, trying unsuccessfully to track down my friend Tyson, who was running in the half. It was fun, but freezing riding! Note to self: Buy a windproof warm jacket for cycling!!!
It was cool to see the slow people struggling up hill the last 3 miles, and remembering so clearly doing that last year. In so much pain, and walkers were going faster than me. I was "running". But having so much fun! And then remembering my family being at the finish line, even my lil bro who was in town...really surprised me. It's an awesome race, and I really hope that I can do it next year.
But this is triathlon season. Time to stop reminiscing and get back to training! I did some speed work in the pool this morning. Good workout! Feeling great with the swimming. Didn't think I'd ever be a swimmer! haha Tomorrow is a 60 min bike workout. Thursday, I run strides...hee hee...I love strides. And Friday I swim the whole 400yds for time. Saturday is a run, and Sunday is Easter and I'm resting relaxing and hanging out with family. Yay!
Oh! the best thing happened! My daughter "awhitestripe" (see comments) has decided to take up running! I'm so excited to have her along on my fun ride! I hope she falls in love with sports like i did!!!
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