That's a good number. Despite fact that the real crappy weather didn't materialize til later in the day, it was quite cold, and the wind was nasty. And despite some glorious sunshine I decided pretty early on that an abbreviated session would be the call for the day.
I did however feel pretty damn good and managed a brisk half marathon in 1:45, good for just under 5 min kms. I am totally happy with that effort.
Tonite I'm tired though. Running in the cold just knocks your socks off. All I had energy left for was to sign up for the Detroit marathon in October. I know that seems awful early but the price continues to climb as the year goes on, so I just chose to get it done. It's gonna be a special race for me as it will be the 20th anniversary of my first ever marathon. This may make you laugh, but I'm gonna try to beat my 1993 time. I think I can do it!!
On the flip side I have still not decided if I will enter the Waterloo marathon in April. Old John is apparently gonna do the half there so I may just settle for that. Nah....probably not.... Unlike Detroit I don't have to worry about it selling out so I can procrastinate that decision for a few weeks yet. I may in fact wait til after the 30k Bay Race which is 5 weeks from today.
And lastly....tomorrow is the 18th. Exactly 6 months til D-day, and I think I'm on track.
....and this one sounds a bit cocky but I like it so too bad...
“Today I will run what you will not so that tomorrow I will run what you cannot.” ---Anon
I did however feel pretty damn good and managed a brisk half marathon in 1:45, good for just under 5 min kms. I am totally happy with that effort.
Tonite I'm tired though. Running in the cold just knocks your socks off. All I had energy left for was to sign up for the Detroit marathon in October. I know that seems awful early but the price continues to climb as the year goes on, so I just chose to get it done. It's gonna be a special race for me as it will be the 20th anniversary of my first ever marathon. This may make you laugh, but I'm gonna try to beat my 1993 time. I think I can do it!!
On the flip side I have still not decided if I will enter the Waterloo marathon in April. Old John is apparently gonna do the half there so I may just settle for that. Nah....probably not.... Unlike Detroit I don't have to worry about it selling out so I can procrastinate that decision for a few weeks yet. I may in fact wait til after the 30k Bay Race which is 5 weeks from today.
And lastly....tomorrow is the 18th. Exactly 6 months til D-day, and I think I'm on track.
....and this one sounds a bit cocky but I like it so too bad...
“Today I will run what you will not so that tomorrow I will run what you cannot.” ---Anon
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Peter
Love the quote! I will be thinking of you in Waterloo even if it doesn't work out for you to be there
ReplyDeleteLove old john