So last weeks Inauguration Day 5K didn't happen for me or Zach. The alarm went off then it was turned off and then it was 8:30--an hour before the start. Since it takes 20-30 minutes to get to Durham and there were still things to be done (walk the dog, eat breakfast, etc) we decided to nix the race. That and it was freezing outside and the bed was warm. I was a bit disappointed I guess but in a way I was relieved; Knowing the race wasn't going to be pretty awful I figured I spared myself some frustration and embarrassment.
I did do most of the running I had planned for last week though despite not having a slow 5K time to motivate me. Running this 1/2 marathon with Kara is proving to be motivating in itself, especially since I'm meeting Kara to run two days a week, one of which is today. It also didn't hurt that I was in Virginia Beach last week for a conference. On Wednesday, while NH was getting slammed with snow and freezing rain, I ran along the beach in 70-degree weather wearing a t-shirt. It was glorious.
I have updated my race calendar yet again as well as my training program. I hoping it doesn't continue to change this drastically again (i.e., that another random 1/2 marathon sneaks it's way into my race calendar). I'm also updating my shoes this week. I've had my current pair since May (yikes) and am starting to notice shin splints and foot pain which I can only associate with old shoes. I ordered my new pair a couple weeks ago (birthday gift from mom and dad) and am expecting them this week. I'm hoping the new shoes and the new running buddy are enough to get me running consistently again. They atleast can't hurt my training!
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