Quick recap of March and April Races:
March 19th- Shamrock 8k. I really wanted to do the half-marathon, but it was sold out. I ran this race with my 'bro-in-law' Brian. We didn't do too badly. 48 mins. Especially considering we walked and trotted the first 3-4 mins because of all the slow runners and walkers in front of us. Seriously people, just because you want to run a 9:00/mi pace doesn't mean you are capable and should post that on your entry. I think if you want to be in the 1st or 2nd corral you need to have posted a qualifing time for a 5k race in the last 6 months. My opinion. Regardless, The Shamrock is the race Virginia Beach is best know for. Where else can you cross the finish line and are handed a Yuengling and a hot bowl of Irish Stew?! Recommendation: make friends with the beer-tenders and you can easily get more than your allotted 3. Just make sure you have a driver (Thanks Dad!) :O) After our race was over, Lerici and Brian's son did the Operation Smile Final Mile. This is such a neat idea. Trevor is 6 years old and he had to run 25.2 miles on his own time (and at school) leading up to the race. He then got to run the final mile of the actual Shamrock Marathon to help raise money for the charity. He did VERY well (8 or 9 min mile!) GO TREVOR!
April 10th- Flying Pirate Half-Marathon in OBX, NC. My friend Cassie and I were so excited about this race. Granted, we didn't train as hard as we could have, but we were ready to have tons of fun pushing her almost 1 year old daughter along the course. We had our pink and black outfits set, a pink 'Pirate Princess flag' for the baby jogger, the baby had a pink pacifier with a black skull and crossbones on it, and pink arm warmers. When we arrived in OBX, we went straight to registration and check in, it was at this moment our spirits were crushed! We were informed that no joggers were allowed on the course! After going back and forth about what to do, we decided to map our own course, stopping midway to get our swag at the finish line, and call it a day. Instead of running 13.1 we clocked in at 14.5 (14.75 if you count the walk back to the cabin to get the truck. Pretty impressive. Even though we were upset that they didn't let us run (evidently we missed that on the website), the staff of the Flying Pirate were pretty cool in still letting us get all the 'finishers' swag. I highly recommend this race and will most likely do it again someday!
And here's the break. I decided to sign up for the Kinetic Sprint about a month or two ago with 2 guys from work. I was getting very excited about this sprint much like the one eariler this year in San Diego. I was hoping for a PR. Well flash forward (backward?) to this past Wednesday and again my hopes were shattered...quite literally. I had the opportunity to be at home midday for lunch and I decided to take Tater for a quick 30min run, as we have done time and time again. About a min and a half into running, something happened. I really don't know the exact cause because it happened so fast. I was running and then I was on the ground face first with Tater attempting to sprint off with the leash. Now everyone that knows Tater, knows she is a bit skiddish. I truthfully don't know if I tripped and scared her, causing the fall. Or if she tripped me and pulled me down when she freaked out. Either way I ended up with 2 skinned knees, a skinned shoulder, skinned palms, and a fractured and jammed finger. I tell you I can't win.
By the time Sunday rolled around, I was still in alot of pain. My left knee was looking infected and I could barely move it. Against what my heart was telling me, I had to listen to my brain and withdraw. It was a gorgeous race day and my co-workers did great on their first triathlon. I guess you can say I was coach for a day. And even with the disappointment of not racing, I enjoyed being 'coach.' So maybe this was good for me to see that I would be a good trainer someday.
It's now Monday, and just like every post race day, I am onthe internet searching for the next perfect event. I'm also trying to cut some inches/weight so I'm in full Herbalife mode. I'm a Herbalife distrubitor and I LOVE their products. It has helped me cut weight in the past to get ready for race (and bikini) season. If you want a line of products that are easy to use and nutritional...just talk to me or check out my site at www.shopherbalife.com/frenchie
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