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Berlin Marathon

This marathon was tough. The start line was fun but after the first 5k I was just done and bored… I didn’t really want to be there, but we had come all the way to Berlin, so I didn’t want to quit.

I don’t know why I struggled so much mentally on the run. It was definitely a lonely run with the other participants not offering much support. I thought a lot about why I run, it is not about improving my health (as all this running is maybe not the best for your). Maybe it is about having control over something in your life and to defeat those that say you can’t do it? All thoughts I had during the middle 30k, but the last 7k I started to enjoy the race.

How did I feel at the finish- alone. The finish line was exciting, but after that it was a long walk to get out to see your family and friends. I finished 30 minutes faster than my first marathon, but probably the best thing was I was not sore the next day.

The best thing about this race was that is prepared me for the NYC Marathon. I am working on some running meditation and more prepared for the crowds.

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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!

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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!

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14 miles and still have a smile on my face
Made it to the lake around mile 13
New murals on the trail

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!

14 miles and still have a smile on my face
Made it to the lake around mile 13
New murals on the trail
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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!

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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!

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