>> Four countries, four major cities and 16 days; close friends and many adventures—one amazing vacation.
Tonight, on the eve of my 16-day trip throughout Europe, it still hasn’t hit me that I’m about to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m excited and nervous, and looking forward to getting this party started, to quote Pink.
I ran with Team Tweet For The Cure in the Susan G. Komen 2011 10k last Saturday. Not only did I beat my 10k time from the United Run for the Zoo 10k (time: 1:01.37) early this year, but I shaved off about 42 seconds from last year’s race time of 59:38.7, which was my first 10k race. Pretty excited about my time.
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Sunday I ran. I ran 13. 1 miles. I ran 13.1 miles for the first time in my life. I also ran in a historic half marathon that occurred on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. To say it was a special race is an understatement. I’m so proud of my accomplishment, of participating in this race and overcoming various health related issues to complete this race.
The second to last week of training went OK. All in all, I really just didn’t have time. The 8-mile rune went alright. I was visiting my mom in the suburbs and took a lovely trail through a forest preserve that proved a great scenic view. However, I got a bit worn out around mile 3. I’m not sure if it was the humidity, some general exhaustion or what, but I was definitely slower that my average pace has been. I hope that my pace will be better come race day.
since Jan. 1, 2011
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