A HARD 12 MILER???

After having 2 awesome 20 milers I never thought I would say that but this 12 miler was painful!! I know why... and it's totally my own fault so I am sucking it up right now...

Yesterday

-I didn't drink my water

-I didn't carbload

-I didn't go to bed early

-I drank too much wine!!

Today

- I slept in 'till 11!!

- I waited until midday to get out the door

It was 25oC and the sun was killing me, I was sweating big time, my contact lenses were burning.... I felt like I weighted 300 lbs not a fun sight... It was getting better around 6 miles when I turned around and the wind was in my face, so refreshing... Anyway, 12 miler in the book with an average pace of 11:34 min/mile.

On a happier note, I went to Point Pelee yesterday and I had a good walk with Rocky there. The point was covered with water though, we couldn't go very far, here is a picture of the pooch and I!

Have a good running week everyone!!!

YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A BEST FRIEND WHEN...

...she supports you and attends all of your races
...she is willing to dog-sit your pooch for 4 days when you're away racing with your BF
...when you broke up with that BF, she decides to come to the race and dog-sit your pooch while cheering you!
...you can call anytime of day to talk, cry and bitch about that ex
...you feel understood even when you're not speaking......

Thanks Flashy, you're the Best!!!

I love you =)

IMPROMPTU TRIP TO MONTREAL...

When my brother offered me to pay part of my train ticket to Montreal and spend some time with my family there, I couldn't refuse... I thought it would cheer me up a little considering the circumstances. I decided on Wednesday morning to leave and I was gone with the first train on Thursday. I thought this would be a good time to reflect on "things"... not sure if there is still anything to reflect on but the running has been good. I missed speedwork on Wednesday but I ran Thursday (3 mi.), Friday (4 mi pace) and Saturday (9 mi.). I'm overall very happy with my runs as I braved the -30 oC cold to do them. I wasn't expecting the chaffing from my neck warmer so I'm stuck with this red patch on my neck... looks like I've been beaten up! Oh well, that will be gone very soon anyway.

Happy Running everyone

RUNNING AND HEARTACHE...

8 mile to think about a relationship that might be broken is not that long. I think I would have needed another 8 mile to get some answers and see clear in this. Well, 1h27 later, I was home, wet and cold and still unsure what to do with my problem. Thanks for reading.