Last year, I ran the inaugural year of the
Snohomish River Run Half Marathon. I am looking forward to doing it again this year, although I am in
worse better worse better shape than I was in last fall. Truth be told, I don't know what kind of shape I'm in right now. :) I was running more then, and I felt stronger and more confident in running. Last week I ran 3.1 miles on the treadmill - really ran - and I felt it for days afterward. Biking translates loosely to running, I would say. As far as cardio goes, I would say I'm in great shape, running or biking. My legs are obviously very strong. But I was surprised at how really opening it up on the treadmill* (*bahaha, this is a VERY subjective term!), while feeling AWESOME, definitely made me pay a price in terms of overstretched, sore muscles. I really need to follow a training plan. To do this, I feel I need to quit my job and move to a desert island with no children, or dare I say, significant other.
Anyway! I like the Snohomish River Run. It is very, very flat, which makes me happy. It had a couple long out and backs, which I don't mind. I think I may actually like them?? It somehow makes me feel like I am closer to finishing.
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| Happy finisher from 2012. |
I am anticipating, nay, EXPECTING, that they will have more potties along the route this year. That was my chief complaint last year, but I chalk it up to rookie mistake. I know they got a lot of feedback about it from me and other runners. The race organizers are super-responsive, as I have learned from their facebook page and the emails I get about the design of this year's t-shirts, etc. I am finding myself getting excited about the event, if not as prepared as I would like to be.
Which I should really get on the stick about. :) The event is 10/27, and besides that, Alli and I are doing the Biggest Loser Half Marathon on 10/13 in Seattle. I am feeling ill-prepared, haha.
HEY! If you want to join me at the Snohomish River Run, here's a discount code for you to use, too:
TRIING_SRR13
I just think I rather like saying Snohomish (not sure if I'm saying it right) but that alone would keep me coming back for more...
ReplyDeleteYou will do awesome, I am sad to miss it this year but I will be no where near half ready.
ReplyDeleteNot doing the Snohomish River Run, but I'll be at the Biggest Loser Half Marathon. Do you need someone to hold you accountable to training?
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