The very first race I completed was the Pikes Peek 10k in Rockville, Md., about 9 years ago. Nine years!! Wow.
Yesterday, I ran it again—my third time, and it was officially a PR—personal record. I finished the 6.2 miles in 56:05. Training does pay off. 🙂
I woke up Sunday morning sick and incredibly sore. The soreness was due to an awesome 10 mile hike up Mary’s Rock in Shenandoah National Park the day before. The sickness was probably caught from a colleague at work. The cough and sinus headaches started on Friday, and worsened on Saturday. I probably should have stayed in bed, but I ignored the symptoms and went on with the hike anyway. It was definitely worth it.
There are some people who run twice a day. Sounds crazy, right? But for those trying to increase their weekly mileage, it makes sense.
I logged my first “double,” as they call it in the running world, on Sunday. I didn’t plan for it; it just happened.
It’s April — less than a month away from my first half marathon, and just a couple of weeks away from my first race of the year — the Pikes Peek 10k in Rockville, Md.
I don’t feel as prepared as I think I should.
Running outdoors has been challenging these past few months — the bitter cold, constant snow storms, and this weekend, the endless rain. Not only did we get non-stop rain, but hail and snow joined in the mix as well on Sunday. Quite an odd sight considering we were two days away from April.
Nevertheless I made my way outdoors on Saturday for an early morning run in the rain. It wasn’t too bad. A mile or so in, you don’t even notice the wet wind on your face and drops blowing into your eyes anymore. Some people would even consider it refreshing. I’m not sure if I’m one of them.
I received an email yesterday saying, I “have reason to celebrate as one of the officially registered participants of the 39th Marine Corps Marathon.”
Pop the bubbly!
It is mid-March (four days until spring), and it’s snowing. Again. So far, we’ve gotten about 6-7 inches today in my part of Montgomery County.
But fortunately, we had beautiful weather this past weekend and the weekend before—perfect running weather. A friend and I decided to run part of the Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) in Bethesda. We weren’t the only ones with that idea in mind. The trail was packed. No surprised though.
It’s official. I’ve signed up for my first three half marathons, which means this 50 states challenge is another step closer to happening.
Running the States 