Late race review

Life is getting in the way of posting. I really must do something about that. :)

The race on Saturday was crap. It was pouring, freezing and because of that I had a crappy time doing it. My leg started to hurt with 3k left. There was a giant hill I was not prepared for and it was too soon to do another half. Lesson learned I guess. But on a positive note I got out there and did it. That has to count for something right. Not all races can be great. I'm thinking about training for a half in the fall but trying to run some 10k races in between.

I think that sums it up. Life is good around here. Dealing with the end of the school year behaviour issues, trying to keep the house tidy seen as the kids can't play outside in this rain.

I have another order for next week. Muffins and apple shaped cookies. They will be teacher gifts. I'm thinking I might do the same thing. If you are interested in doing something like that let me know.

Anyway back to the mayhem.

A day of nothing

It's Friday. Race day is 2 days away. Tonight we are going to the package pick up fair thing. I love going to those. Getting free samples, looking at the different vendors, getting free samples. Oops I said that already. What can I say I like free stuff. Who doesn't.

Looks like the weather is going to pick up for Sunday which is good not only for the race but for the sanity of our family. The kids are going crazy being cooped up inside. So therefor mom goes crazy too. A family nap might be in order.

Good luck to Kristen, Jordan, Mom, Dad (all in Ottawa for the marathon and half marathon) and to my Aunt Beth, Irina and Leigh ( all doing the Calgary marathon runs) and Rox (doing the Abbotsford race for water half marathon). If I've missed saying good luck it's because I don't know you are doing any of these races.

Race supporters

Is this something you like having? I know I do and I like to support as well. It kind of makes me sad that half my race supporters will be at their own race across the country. But I know they'll be supporting me from there. I can find comfort in the fact that lots of people have supported me and continue to support my running hopes and dreams. My favourite race supports will be there cheering me on and that is what is most important to me.

My question to you is do you like having people come out and watch/support you?

I will admit I do and I love the signs that some people make. Even though they aren't for me they inspire me during a race.

Here's to no pain

1 week today at this time, I will be finished the Subaru Half Marathon. I have to confess that I normally get all caught up in what my time will be and what other's times are. Not this time. Ok I do still want to live up to the people who can do a half in 2 hours or less but not this race. In the past during training my knee has acted up which results in a painful, not great time, finish. So far this training session I've felt nothing. So for race day I will be taking it a slower pace as my goal is not a time goal but to finish pain free. Hopefully I'm not jinxing myself.

Next post: Race supporters

Way to go!

This past weekend my parents flew to Ottawa to participate in the Ottawa race weekend. Kristen ran the 10k on Saturday night with an amazing time. Way to go girl! So proud of you. Jordan ran the marathon, which by the way he qualified for the Boston marathon. This big sis is proud of you. You are an inspiration to me. My parents walked the half marathon and had some pb's. Makes me very proud to call you my parents getting out there and doing it. Maybe someday we'll all do a race together. How cool would that be? Now I wonder if Devin and Liz would join us?

On Sunday Heather is participating in a triathlon. I know she'll do great. I wish I could go cheer her on but she knows I'll be doing it in spirit.

If you have a chance swing by their blogs and give your congrats or best wishes.

And 5 days till the half. I'm at nervous time. The no sleep because I keep having race dreams.