Born to Run - Week of April 27

[Kimmyt]

Did 3 miles this morning in the drizzle and lightning by myself. We're in Indianapolis at The Boy's parents place so it was a big deal for me to actually get out and run by myself on unfamiliar roads. We're in town for the Mini Marathon tomorrow, which The Boy is running in. I was supposed to, but had to sell my bib due to injury. Right now I'm warring emotionally with myself, part of me is excited to watch the event and cheer The Boy and his sister and her hubby on, but there's also a big part of me thats jealous and a bit resentful. Sigh.

K.

[Pika]

well I'm off to Vancouver for the 1/2 marathon- will just be a training run for me though- good thing because I don't feel prepared at all.
Will be praying for no rain (or snow!) or snakes!!!

[yellow]

Right now I'm warring emotionally with myself, part of me is excited to watch the event and cheer The Boy and his sister and her hubby on, but there's also a big part of me thats jealous and a bit resentful. Sigh.

Kimmy, that is so hard, I know. But when I find myself in that place (like I was just a couple of weeks ago), I realize how much fun it is to watch the finishers, and with a very hefty appreciation for what everyone is doing. You'll get back there, I'll get back there...but in the meantime enjoy the spectating.

Well, I feel like the undead but I did manage to sneak in a run today (I did not tell anyone I was running...had to describe it as "hike" in case someone says anything about it to my DH since, officially I'm not running ). After yesterday's snow and generally miserable weather, it was beautiful today and the mountains were particularly stunning with a fresh blanket of snow. I hit it all today on the trail--snow, mud, creek, buffed dirt, rock...at times I could not physically run because I had so much mud on my shoes. There is so much snow on the higher trails I have no idea when I'll be able to get out and "hike" them. I was at about 6000' today and in snow quite a lot of the time. Last year at this time I was already tackling the 8000' peaks in the area. I did bag a little peak mid-run...up to about 6400'.

It was nice to get out even though I now feel like a pony-express pony at the switching point. There was hardly anyone out and once again I was reminded that I live in a beautiful place. I sure miss running. Maybe I'll be able to get back to it for real in the fall.

[limewave]

I ran 4 miles this morning and pushed DD in the jogger. I wanted to do at least 6, but it was so windy. 20 mph wind gusts! It sure felt like I ran farther than I did.

My bike is at the shop, getting her annual tune-up. She was supposed to be done this morning but wasn't and won't be ready 'til Monday. I was planning on doing my first group ride tomorrow. But I guess now I'll be doing a long trail run instead.