Monday was my first official day back to training since Erie Marathon. Yippie!! On tap was intervals, 5 x 800’s (1/2 mile) with a mile of warm up. I went out right after the kids got on the school bus. The morning was actually crisp and chilly. You can feel Fall in the air!! Not to mention all of the leaves starting to fall on the running trail. Ahhhhhh…..
I picked out a straight boring mile section of the trail and ran back and forth. The intervals were supposed to start at 10K pace, but I’m not always so good at keeping my pace outside so I just ran fast. Intervals ended up being faster than 10K, each around 7:33. VERY happy with those results.
Must have been my snazzy new compression socks! It was a good morning for them – they kept my legs warm.
Next great thing on my agenda was later in the afternoon. I got to run with the cross country team. It was a “hill run”. We ran over to a hill 1.5 miles away from the school, then ran up and down the hill. Zachary got to bike along for support too. We were kinda like sheep dogs keeping the team in line 🙂
The hill is killer. It’s a sledding hill. I ran up and down it three times. That was about half of what the team was doing. I thought my heart was going to jump right out of my chest!!
Look out kids, old lady coming through!!
We even found a baby snake. Awwwwww, so cute!
After that hard work we all ran over to the ice cream stand for some treats. Ice cream has never tasted so good!!
And for the sucky part of my day – I was excited for approximately 5 mins when I got to register for the 2016 Boston Marathon. My excitement was short lived as we read about how registration was up 15% from last year. For sure, the BAA will be breaking some hearts again this year by turning away some runners, and it’s most likely I will be one of them. Which totally SUCKS. That’s all for now, because I don’t even like to think about it, it’s getting me sad. I’m purposely avoiding all the personal opinions on what the cutoff time will be. That really doesn’t help. Everyone should know by Sept 30th if they made the cut or not. I’ll try my best to stay positive, but it’s really not looking so good at this point.
To end on a happy note, my kitty was hanging out with me this morning 🙂
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Q: Have you ever wanted something so bad and you don’t get it?
HAHA, just kidding, I wasn’t going to mention it again, right? It is what it is. It’s just too bad everyone can’t run. I just wish they would change the qualification times again so people aren’t disappointed after they register.
Q: Do you ever wear compression socks in the summer? Just wondering because they are pretty warm.
Q: Favorite topping for ice cream?
I chose hot fudge for my ice cream treat. Yum, oh yum!
I’m talking with some runner friends and asking if I can stay with them until the official cut off time is announced. They understand. ha
You probably won’t want to be around me after the announcement either! Hell hath no fury like a Boston qualifier scorned…
Awe, oh I hope you get in!!! And I have never owned or worn a pair of compression socks. It really is about time!
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Thanks, fingers still crossed!
I think a compression sleeve would be more advantageous than a full sock so you still wear your favorite socks. I know runners are faithful to their favorite sock brands for sure!
I am sorry about Boston. 🙁 I really hope you get in. I would be very upset if I BQ’ed and ended up not getting in. I’m crossing my fingers and will share in your joy if you get in and will curse with you if you don’t! That’s what I can promise. 🙂
Ewwwwwww I thought the snake was going to be the bad part of your day!
That hill does look killer.
Your kitty is so cute!!! 🙂
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Yeah, I understand the issue and I suppose the BAA can’t forecast how many runners will register, but still, can’t they find room for me? I promise not to take up many of their resources 🙂
My kitty has a bald spot in her fur because she had a med pack on, due to declawing recently. Or as I call it, the great day I was able to put screens back in my windows!! 🙂