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| Rachel Before the Race |
I am happy to say that I started 2011 off exactly the way I had hoped. Although it was hard to get up this morning ( getting up later than originally planned) I still managed to get out the door, warm up my car (soooo cold), pick up my sister and get us to the Resolution Run on time this morning! I know it didn't start until 10 so I shouldn't complain (but I did have a houseful last night - and Rock Band rocked the house until the wee hours - good thing I am deaf because I was able to tuck in before 2) but getting there felt like a huge part of the accomplishment today.
I have done this race a few times and always enjoy it. It was nice to have my sister join me today as I am usually on my own. Race times have not been posted and my gps was acting up in the cold so I will hold off on saying my time until it is posted. I felt a lot slower than last year but have to wait and see. Rachel and I both felt good about our runs on the slippery course (there was even a bit of snow). My calves are sore, which is normal considering it was my first cross country run in awhile. My calves aren't used to so much side to side, log jumping, rock avoiding. But it is definitely a fun way to start the year.
Our original destination was Deep Cove for Honeys doughnuts with a stop at Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge...but Lynn Canyon was a zoo...everyone was there. So instead we headed to Ambleside Park for a nice beach walk. We enjoyed a nice play on the beach, and the three of us watched the first sunset of 2011 together.
Perfect way to start the New Year. Hope your introduction to the New Year was just as perfect.
Thanks for taking me with you. Definitely the hardest bumpiest surface I've raced on which is probably why my calves are so tight too. I definitely was much lazier than you though for the rest of the day. I think a bikram's class tomorrow will be just what the doctor ordered.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed by both of you -- I ran yesterdeay as well, but from right out by door, when I was good and ready (well, it was early, but still, I woke up when I wanted to) -- all that coordination and driving and then waiting in the cold for the start-time -- and then cross-country challenges on top of it -- good for you! Great start to the New Year!
ReplyDeleteWe had leftovers as well yesterday -- glad you decided to give yourself a break. I'm sure the ladies enjoyed your epsom-salt-renewed self better than the roast anyway. Hugs and Happy New Year to all.
I know...it almost seems like too much wasted energy...but one thing I like about it is seeing familiar faces from the running community.....old and young, and people who u can tell have resolved to start the year off with health being a focus.....kind of people energy that fills your bucket....:)))bet the morning view is gorgeous out your way...I bundled up and took my coffee out on the deck this morning to take in the sunrise....the sky was amazing....
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