It's one day post-run and Traci just got on the plane to head back home. (We miss you already Traci!) YES, we ran yesterday. YES, we had a great time. And no, we are not that sore today. I will let Traci fill in the details of her run, but I will just sum up by saying that it was a fantastic experience and a learning experience, and we're pumped to try another run in the not too distant future.
The Surfside Marathon itself was well organized, and very laid back. The scenery was GORGEOUS. The weather was perfect. When we arrived at 7 am, the weather was a tad chilly, but during the run, it was nice and cool with a cloudy sky and a beautiful ocean breeze. An hour or so after our run, as we were heading home, a misty fog rolled in, as if the marathon organizers planned it that way. Running on sand felt better on the joints than running on pavement. The BBQ after the run, made by a local church, was awesome. (Traci will tell you about the brisket.) All in all the A+ for the Surfside marathon.
I think we deserve a BIG pat on the back as well- Traci ran despite a previously unexperienced crippling charlie horse, and we finished!! We have runs under our belts and we are ready for more.
Some Lessons I learned from yesterday:
- EAT before the run! For gosh sake, what was I thinking? Two hours in and I was starving. I saw other runners brought energy gel packs or even snacks along the way. Smart!
- Wear LOTS of waterproof sunscreen. I did slather a bunch of sunscreen on, but it was not enough. Despite the cloudy skies, both Traci and I got sunburnt :( Next time, more sunscreen and a hat!
- Tunes are so key. The night before the run, I loaded my iPod with 10 hours of upbeat music, and it really carried me through the day.
I feared that today, neither one of us would be able to move, but we're in great shape today, much better than yesterday. Yesterday, I was very achy and creaky. Today, I feel it a bit in my hips and butt, but otherwise, I feel great. Traci and I headed out to the mall even and wandered around and got some new running gear. :-)
SO. What's next?
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I found a site with a list of upcoming runs listed by state: www.runningintheusa.com
ReplyDeleteI fully agree with those lessons learned :-) Another one that I think needs to be added, at least for me is bring along your own fluids. The stations weren't as often as I would've liked and as a result I was really dehydrated at the end.
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