This morning I switched my run up and drove over to Clermont at 4am. It was nice having a change of scene for a long run and after my run I was able to watch Ted complete the Olympic distance triathlon.
Clermont run
Category: Running
Berlin Marathon
In September I will be running my first major marathon in Berlin. It is definitely not something I ever thought I would be doing. It has taken hard work and discipline to get here and I have another 12 weeks of work before the race.
Yesterday started with my first long training run of 15 miles. I didn’t sleep well the night before and I wasn’t looking forward to running in the heat.. but I went out and completed the run. I was a mess when I finished!
Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon
The start time is 5 am and it takes waking up at 1 am to make it to the start line using Disney transportation. To top that off a good number of people who run the race are not runners and do not follow basic runners etiquette, which makes running difficult. I don’t know the number of times I had someone come to a complete stop in front of me without any warning.
This past weekend was the Disney Princess 1/2 marathon. It will definitely be my last Disney run, even though it is the only race I have gotten good photos from
Overall I had to get in a 14 mile run so it fit into my training plan!
15 Mile Run
Saturday was another long run. I decided to run to Clermont instead of doing an out and back run. Richard, Rich and Cat all came over and met me for lunch then gave me a ride home. The run was slow, but I kept to my heart rate zone most of the run. I hope that the runs get faster, but the good thing is running at that heart rate I didn’t get tired!
Key West 1/2 Marathon
The weather wasn’t looking good (wind and rain). The first two miles were tough, but I thought it will get better. I had a slight pain in my knee, but nothing serious. We reached the southern most point of the U.S. and that is when it really got tough. With the wind I was either pelted with sand or salt water. The winds had created such rough seas that the water was coming over the sea walls and would pelt you with salty sea water. If you didn’t get hit with water you had to watch the ground as it was not only wet, but had tons of sea grass on it (which is even more slippery). It was an out and back course, so most of the next 7-8 miles were like this. By the time we were back in town and had the wind at our back I was just miserable and didn’t even want to run.
What kept me going- Robin’s outdoor runs on peloton and Patricks podcast on embracing the suck.
Positives- Even though it was the worst time for a 1/2 marathon, I did finish and I didn’t let the course beat me. Definitely one to put in my cookie jar!
Citrus 5k
This morning we headed over to Clermont for the Citrus 5k. It was a nice run through the orange groves and some interesting sites at the finish line!
Orlando 1/2 marathon
I went and picked up my race packet… I am guessing g it is not a good idea to try the 1/2 marathon this weekend!
Foot update
I am just a little over 10 days post surgery and doing great. I have been up and moving more so you can see the swelling. The first photos is 3 days post op and the 2nd is from yesterday morning when I had the surgical dressing changed. No pain and I am moving around pretty good on my scooter!
Too bad I am going to have to go and pick up my 1/2 marathon packet on my crutches on Thursday! Not sure I will be up for the race this weekend!
Running
Today was my first day back running. I have to say it wasn’t easy, but I had to start someplace.
The importance of always having ID
It is so important when you are out running, cycling or walking to have ID with you. We always keep our RoadID with us.
Last week one of my friends Tim (a perfectly healthy young guy) went out for a run. He was found unresponsive on the trail with no ID. Luckily he was close to the parking lot and so the police could find his name and get April’s contact details.
In the mean time he was rushed to the hospital and has been on a ventilator in a coma for over a week while his lungs and heart try to repair themselves.
A RoadID is not expensive, but can save your life! http://www.roadid.com
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