Hey girls!
Wow Toni - that's quite a list you've got there! All of the ideas you mentioned sound really fun, but we should probably decide a few of our top choices & go from there. I wish we could squeeze in everything, but we won't be in Memphis that long! I'll look at some of the links you posted & get back to you with my vote.
So the 10 mile race went well over the weekend. Allan, Annette & I all finished within a couple of minutes of each other.....1:46-1:48ish. We were happy with our times, considering the course had some hills & it started pouring the rain when we still had over 2 miles left. After doing this race, I feel like I'm better prepared for 13 miles than I thought. I was nervous that I'd have to walk, or that I wouldn't be able to imagine running more! Annette shared her Shot Bloks with me, and there were built-in water stops along the way. As it turns out, I'll be in Atl on the day of the Atlanta 1/2 & marathon that Annette's registered for. It's on Turkey Day. I was thinking that since I'll need to run a long run anyways, maybe I'll go out & try to follow all/some of the course after the race at some point in the weekend. Too bad I won't be able to join the rest of you in Fairmont for a run the week before our race.
My running injuries seem to be healing pretty well. My hands are finally scabbing over & they are very itchy. I think my knee will still take some time, but it's on the mend too. How about all of your running aches & pains? Any progress? Tessa - I saw on FB that you're having a foot problem. I hope you're feeling better.
Well, I don't really have too many other updates. I can't believe that it's already November & we're only a month away from the big race. I'm really looking forward to our trip to Memphis!!
Way to go girls and Allan!! Sounds like the race went really well for all of you!! I hope you treated your selves to a big breakfast afterwards!!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I'm glad your injuries are healing!
I ran a little more than 9 miles this morning, but was really suffering by the end...my right knee and hip were killing me. I walked another mile afterwards which seemed to help stretch it out some. I did ice it, but think I should may be do more stretching and strength exercises daily so that it doesn't get worse.
Can't wait until Memphis!