Bolder Boulder 10k!
There are like 50,000 people here!
And I got to jump in a slip n slide!
Well I did it.
6.44 miles in 1:24:07. 10k time was 1:20. Slow, but not terrible considering the walk breaks I took.
Also forgot that when it’s hot I need body glide for anything over 3 miles. Ouch.
At least it’s a somewhat preview of what next Monday will be like at the Bolder Boulder. They’re already set up for it up there. Best 10k ever according to a lot of people. I’m excited to drink and run at the same time.
My running jacket with my new running shoes that match perfectly make me feel like a sports commercial. Just thought I would share.
On running shoes.
After my blister debacle at the marathon this weekend, I thought perhaps I should take another look at the shoes I have.
After just looking at the wear on my Brooks Adrenalines and watching me walk in to the store, the guy at Boulder Running Company came to the conclusion that I’m probably not wearing the right shoes.
He had me try these, Brooks Glycerins (which are sooooo pretty AND my favorite color!), they’re a more neutral shoe. Immediately things felt different. When he watched me run, said my legs were in perfect position, and I felt like my stride got better and that I had more of a mid foot strike.
So I’m giving these a shot. So far so good!
Lesson of the day: Just because you’ve been wearing the same kinds of shoes for two years, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check to make sure they still work for you every once in awhile.
Confession time.
A few things, actually.
1. Before my marathon this weekend, I was pretty set on just doing the half. It wasn’t til I got to the expo that I decided I wanted to wear that shirt that said marathon with pride, and decided I’d just do the full even though it wasn’t the best idea.
2. I weighed in today for the first time in who knows how long. The verdict: 153 pounds. I hadn’t seen that weight in…almost a year and a half. This is not good.
3. I’m still hanging around Wes even though we’re pretty clear that we’re not in a relationship. We just spend a lot of time together.
4. Last night was the first time sleeping in my bed in well over a month.
5. I have 20 weeks until my 50k ultra. Scary.
6. I really have not liked what I see in the mirror for awhile. Nothing really fits anymore.
7. I’m 10 pounds up from my lowest weight but it makes such a difference being so short.
8. Once my tattoo is healed enough I’m going to start running, and join that overpriced gym. It just has everything I love in it! Hopefully I’ll be looking better by the end of the month, because I’m going to Miami for 2 weeks starting the 31st.
Hair reacted surprisingly well to the humidity. Still rocking my medal. I will be taking it EVERYWHERE for the next few days.
As Mango calls it, blistspo.
My legs were pretty destroyed. Picture of my mysterious bruising coming up.
2.55 miles. 27:21.
It was not easy. I’ve lost a lot of my endurance, and my calves were pretty tired. But I did it and I’m so glad I did.
For the first time in 3 weeks, I’m going on a run. Don’t know how long or how far. But I’m gonna go now. And try not to get eaten by moths crickets and grasshoppers. See you on the flip side!
Thoughts.
-I am STILL sore from Monday’s leg workout.
-I STILL have yet to run since my 20 mile run over 2 weeks ago.
-I need to run.
-What am I going to do for Kalamazoo? I don’t know if I can handle the full. Yes, I know I could do it. But whether I should, I don’t know.
-Maybe I should switch to the half.
-Maybe I shouldn’t.
-I have 4 finals next week, and I did one today.
-I want school to be over.
-I want to run but I don’t wanna.
-If I didn’t run the marathon, I feel like I would be a failure.
-And after Kalamazoo, Colfax is two weeks later. Fuck.
-I think I’ve lost my running mojo.
-Part of me wishes I didn’t sign up for so many marathons this year. I just want to focus on losing weight.
So yeah…
Fun fact: Also known as, “What not to do when marathon training”
Remember how I ran 20 miles like, 2 Fridays ago?
Well, guess when was the last time I ran?
Yep. 2 Fridays ago.
Really really bad considering Kalamazoo is coming up in a couple of weeks.
So, whoever is gonna want to run it with me, I’ll probably be super slow. And need PLENTY of motivation!
Also I figure I should try running regularly a little before the race, like 5-6 mile runs again. Am supposed to do 12 this weekend but I think I’ll hold off on that.
Home! Time to shower because I’m gross. Have dried salt/sweat on my face.
Also, I wanted to add, that entire run felt like the last 6.2 of a marathon. NOT cool.
Did you see my awesome new knee highs??
