That is awesome. I LOVE when I say to people, "I had a great conversation with "insert person" from mile 17-22 then then we split up" and the response is, "YOU CAN TALK AFTER 17 MILES?"
All this planning we do, the life throws you a curve ball. Not the kind where you have to run in the afternoon instead of morning that day, but a little more serious.
@JillC LI per my FB comment a little bit ago on your thread, I thought of you when I asked myself, What should I do about Saturday morning. We had planned 2 months ago to go run 22 mile of the 50k Cheaha course on Oct 18. Well, Thursday as we made final plans of meeting times etc (4am at that since we could camp due to GOV shutdown) I felt ill. I felt horrible and it started getting worse. Both kids have been sick and IM not getting enough rest. Went to the doctor and by the time i got there, I was at 101 and just felt bad. Got meds etc, and today felt much better after getting much needed rest. I texted Sam and said, "I might still go tomorrow since I feel good today" LOL... I cant type her response here, but it was expletives.
I started thinking about next weekend with the BUTS cookout and 50K preview course run, the following weekend and the team I am on for pacing with the Pinhoti 100 and actually made a smart decision. Skip weekend 22 mile run, start fresh Monday on schedule. I emailed a buddy that happens to be the race director for local trail runs and asked his opinion since he has been running his whole life, he confirmed what Jill and Sam would have said, "Rest, wait till Monday and at this stage in your training/experience etc, you probably will benefit from the off days and come back just fine and just as strong."
So, Im doing nothing this weekend. To all that are running, kick . Ill be back Monday.
To echo @JillC LI and @fmingo36, I had a GREAT time running the Hershey Half! We had so much fun and the miles just flew by. My Garmin died about halfway through (even though it had a 97% charge when I left the hotel) and I didn't really notice most of the mile markers. I hope we can run more races in the future! We got along so well and both Jill and Coryna's families are great too! Ok....when is our next race...sure you guys don't want to do the Philly Marathon with me. Still spots available!
Here is a quick pic from before the race.
Hershey Half Marathon 2013 095 by SupersonicNJ, on Flickr
Ill say this as politely as I can, HELL NAAHH! LOL... I like it down here to much. I just need air travel to get cheaper.
Yeh yeh yeh... I was happy about it Jill, but I did it. Looking forward to my 5 tonight with my new headlight. Gotta get use to it before Nov 2nd.
It looks like that giant Kiss is going to eat CorynaHere's a pic from the Expo with all of us in various runDisney shirts. Coryna, you have to post that pic Chris took of us crossing the FInish Line. It's my favorite one of the race.
OMG I love this picture. Yes, Nick.... that kiss looks a little cray-crayHere's a pic from the Expo with all of us in various runDisney shirts. Coryna, you have to post that pic Chris took of us crossing the FInish Line. It's my favorite one of the race.
Here's a pic from the Expo with all of us in various runDisney shirts. Coryna, you have to post that pic Chris took of us crossing the FInish Line. It's my favorite one of the race.
