My Quest to 50- Virginia Beach, VA

                                               MY QUEST TO 50

 

10 DOWN 40 TO GO

 

AUGUST 31, 2014

 

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Today makes one month till my next half marathon and my next state in Virginia. This will be my 17th half marathon, wow who would have thought 17, I guess I should celebrate and perhaps make my 20th at another state, definitely something to plan.

My last half marathon was in Colorado which was good not great, the trail running wasn't so much prepared for and the altitude of course had to adapt to but I'm happy I did it.

I have a month to go in my training and I need to get in the last of my long runs, so far only have gotten to 8 miles and need to add some more mileage.  I have 2 small races before my Virginia Beach race in the next couple of weeks so that will be incorporated into my training.

I also have to break in my new sneakers, I had to switch brands recently, I've been an avid Mizuno user but their last model they made differently and I didn't get the support that I needed and my feet took a toll with those sneakers. I made the switch to Saucony so hopefully they will be nicer to me and carry me through my races.

Until next time, Happy Running!!

My Quest to 50- Colorado 10 Down 40 to Go!

MY QUEST TO 50

 10 DOWN 40 TO GO

DENVER, COLORADO

JULY 12, 2014

                             HALF MARATHON (13.1 MILES)

 

This past weekend I completed my 10^th State (Colorado) on my Quest to Running 50 States.  This was my 16^th Half Marathon since I started running in 2009.

            

The race was mostly flat and started out in Central Park Denver, when I started I thought maybe I started out too fast but had trouble with the altitude and the breathing part. I spoke to some runners on the course and the out of towners or the locals still have trouble getting adjusted to the altitude. The course also started out on pavement then went onto trails which I was not used to at all. I’ve ran on the reservoir in Central Park before in NY but this was rocky, muddy and lots of uneven ground so I had to slow my pace significantly. My timing wasn’t the greatest but I am happy I completed the race and had my love high five me at the finish line which was awesome.

Was great visiting Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs where I was born and was absolutely beautiful being up in the mountains and seeing all the red rocks and snowcapped mountains was great.

            

 

My next state and Half Marathon will be in Virginia Beach!

Until next time Happy Running!