What another GREAT week!
I had some great runs, I turned 35 and I ended the week running my first 30k at Around the Bay!
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: It was SUCH an amazing day weather wise that I couldn't bare to hit the treadmill even if they do have personal TVs. I headed out (from King and Yonge) and ran down to Jarvis to Queens Quay to Spadina and back. It was a tempo run, but I'm not sure I trust my watch because it was kinda spazzing when I asked it to track pace and stuff with all of the large buildings in the big TDot. I have to go with it though, its all I've got. 7k, 38:56
Wednesday: My 35th birthday! As always, I had dinner at my parents before Run Club and my mum came through with my traditional Strawberry Shortcake in cupcake form:
After that, I was ready to tackle a record 9 hills at Thomas Street with the group! 11.5k (9x500m hills), 1:11:51
Thursday: Run club 10k night. I started out pretty quickly with our clinic leader, but quickly reeled it in considering Around the Bay was up on Sunday. 10.19k, 1:04:39
Friday: Rest.
Saturday: I just headed out and ran without looking at the watch much and letting my mind wander. I had watched Spirit of the Marathon on Thursday so I thought a lot about what it would be like when I cross my own finish line on May 6th. 6.29k, 38:16
Sunday: My first 30k run and first Around the Bay. It was a super-amazing day and run! 30.22k, 3:18:12 (chip). Here are some photos:
The Finish!
Whoops! They caught me mid-tweet!
I love this race, even though I'm dying of sweat and heat as seen by my pit stains!
Proof that my silly smile wasn't just a put on when I noticed the cameras.
Our group (minus Anila who finished about seven minutes behind us). L-R: me, Julie, Peter, Peggy, Steph. Paul is squatting.
Total KM: 65.2, Total Time: 6:51:54, Average Pace per KM: 0:06:19
Have you ever entered a race and run it as a training run? Did it end up being one of the most fun times ever? Have you ever text, tweeted, Facebooked or otherwise engaged with people via a mobile device during a race? Can you believe I posted photos of those pit stains?
Great week of training! Love your ATB pics...they are amazing..you are very photogenic!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the pic of you caught "mid-tweet"
ReplyDeleteOkay, you are way too happy in those photos! LOL! Awesome. Another great week! Home stretch coming up.....
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos! I could see any of the first 3 photos being used to promote the race. You definitely look like you're having FUN!
ReplyDeletehappy belated birthday! that mini strawberry shortcake looks soo good.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't even see those pit stains! You look awesome in all of those race pictures. I may just have to hate you for that! LOL
ReplyDeleteNice pics you had, it was such a great post. Great job well done from the start till the marathon race, Congratulations ! Thanks for sharing too.
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