I had the pleasure of brining in the New Year this morning with The Houston Striders's at the annual Resolution Run. The turnout was great, so great that we had to rearrange cars to get everybody into the Hwy 6 @ Patterson Parking lot. Good problem to have but beginning to be a common theme with our get togethers (anyone remember the Christmas Party?). Hey, it's just that much more food, fun, and frivolity, right?
The run was very civilized. I did 5.8 miles at an average 13:30 pace. The option to do more was available but as soon as I saw folks on their way back, I turned right around to get back to the party. It was a perfect morning. I think there was a mistake. We should have had the marathon today. I can only hope for weather like this on the BIG DAY!!!
I got to run in the last mile or so with Pony as she's still taking it easy from some tightness still lingering from the 30K. She sure seemed to be feeling better which is a blessing.
Back at the parking lot, we had a great time. Bessie and her bling. David and his "old" jokes. Matt and his drinking while you're running lessons, June and Pony and the bean dip, lotsa laughing and smiles and hugs. It was just the best.
A few of us who were present were recognized with the Striders Iron Head award, a take on HARRA's Iron Foot award. Recipients of the award were recognized for participating in all 5 of the Strider Warmup Series events. I received a way cool gym bag which I really needed. I have a larger bag but the medium sized bag will really come in handy.
Now, really, no more hard running, good nutrition, and lotsa water are the orders for the next 13 days. I'll do a couple of short runs on Wednesday and Thursday, an 8 miler on Saturday, then 2 or 3 a couple days next week and then to the starting line. I'm starting to think I'll make it, to the starting line that is. After that, I'm flying blind. Anything could happen. What a ride this has been!
7 comments:
Wish I could have made it! I was thinking the same thing about the weather...here's to hoping we have the same thing on the 14th!
I got goosebumps thinking about how close you are to the 14th!! You are going to do awesome!
Congrats on being an Iron Head!! You sure that is not Hard Head!!
Yay for you! Yay for you!
As I recommended to June... have someone at the Strider water station have a bag of M&Ms for you. I discovered that M&Ms between miles 19-22 really makes a difference, because your sugar level will be extremely low if you forget to swallow the gu's (which I tend to do).
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! I need a new gym bag too. See ya in less than 2 weeks!
Hey Vick!!
First, thank you for all your commens on my blog; second, you will do great in Houston buddy! You appear to be more than ready. Give it all you got Vick!
You're going to be awesome. As much passion as you have and the support....there's no way you can't have a blast that day.
What a ride it's been, and what a ride it will be that day.
Wish I could be at the finish.
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