My Quest to 50
North Carolina Rock N Roll Marathon (26.2 Miles)
Winter Running
I am 8 weeks away from my 3rd Marathon and my 12th state on my quest to 50. I will be running the Rock N Roll Marathon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Looking forward to making this trip with my mom and my sister and visiting family. I haven't ran a full marathon since 2013 but hoping I can set a personal record for myself.
First, I can say that this marathon training has been tough, we have had a brutal winter here in NYC and getting out there in freezing temperatures you need a lot of motivation. There are the 3 D's that what keeps me going Desire, Determination and Dedication. Just last month I ran a 15 miler in freezing temps feeling like 6 degrees.
My winter running has been done in my brooks gore-tex sneakers which I love and has been the best investment, they have kept my feet warm and dry with the conditions we had. I have a 18 miler this weekend coming up, hoping to stay on pace goal. This training has tested my limits and I have actually have gotten used to running in the cold. Today I ran in 25 degrees and thought that was ideal conditions, in the past I never ran outdoors when the temps were below 35.
I've added some pictures from my runs this winter besides Central Park I ventured to other places to run such as Randall's Island and Calvary Cemetery in Queens one of the largest cemeteries in the US.
