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December 15, 2004
Quick Update and then off to Indiana
Tuesday
On Tuesday I ran about 6 miles with the track runners. We did an extended pond path loop. I felt pretty good and enjoyed the company of the other runners. It was really cold during the run and I was so happy to get into the shower when the run was finished.
Wednesday
I pool ran with Ellen today for about an hour right after eating pancakes for lunch. The pancakes did not bother me too much so that was good. In the late afternoon I biked while the track women did their workout of 8 x 3 min. hard around the gravel path. My toes were frozen by the end of the workout and I was not looking forward to my run afterwards. Fortunately I was meeting up with Alison and Caitlin for an easy 5-6 mile run. It was a really nice run and it definitely was not too slow. It was really cold and I actually wore my sweatshirt for the entire run.
Unfortunately, I don't have much time to write tonight. I need to take a shower, pack up, and drive to CT. I leave for Indiana tomorrow morning at 9:30. I should arrive around 2:30 and my friend arrives at 3:30. We will drive up to Huntington to our hotel and relax for the night. I will definitely take tomorrow off from running. On Friday I plan to rest all day, read books, watch movies, have a good pasta dinner, preview the course during the day, and pick up my race number. I race at 8 a.m. on Saturday and will return to CT on Sunday. It should be fun. Good Luck to everyone else who is racing this weekend and thanks for all of your support.
Posted by mary at December 15, 2004 5:54 PM
Comments
Good luck Mary!! I will definitely send good vibes to Indiana Saturday. Can't wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Beth at December 15, 2004 7:37 PM
mar
you are so tough
see how fast you can run...w/no snow it may be a good day to run a real good one
you can do it!!!!
"Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head."
The more I run, the more I want to run, and the more I live a life conditioned and influenced and fashioned by my running. And the more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am."
- George Sheehan
"In facing life, no one knows exactly what is going to happen, what is going to be needed, where the search for the Grail will lead. The best we can do is be prepared. Running makes you an athlete in all areas -- trained in basics, ready for whatever comes, ready to live each day, fill each hour and deal with the decisive moment."
George Sheehan
Mar---Best of luck. I can't wait to hear ALL the details!!!! :)
Liz
Posted by: liz at December 16, 2004 2:04 AM
Thanks Liz and Beth! Have a great weekend! :)
Posted by: mary at December 16, 2004 7:25 AM
Mary, sorry that I haven't been around for the past few days to wish you luck. Anyhow, good luck this weekend. You are *so* tough, it amazes me!
Blondie
Posted by: Blondie at December 17, 2004 3:58 PM
CONGRATS! 1st place for women...and 22nd overall...! 4:12 that's awesome http://www.allsportcentral.com/results/results.cfm?EventID=8443
Way to go Mar. I can't wait to hear ALL the details!
Wow--you are great! good job. LIZ
Posted by: Mar at December 18, 2004 6:51 PM