This back to back distance may sound painful, but as many other bloggers have posted about their recent runs, this past weekend was the kind of weekend where you felt as if you could run forever!!
It was above freezing and mild on Saturday and sunny on Sunday. Glorious, fresh weather, and on both days I ran in the later afternoon and finished my run just as the Sun set for the day. It was sooo beautiful, I wish I brought my camera, words can't describe, but literally the snow glowed and sparkled as the sun when down behind the hills and trees. Magical and very peaceful.
Total miles for week 6 was 76K/49 miles.
In other news, Hubs is a bit laid up right now. He went to the chiropractor on Friday, and he noticed that his left calf was unusually larger than his right calf. His chiropractor was worried it could possibly be a blood clot, but after going to the walk in clinic, the doctor thinks its likely a Baker's cyst. This is a pocket of fluid that forms behind his knee, likely an overuse injury from a former knee problem Hub's had. Just to be safe, Hubs following the RICE principle and not running until an ultrasound confirms the diagnosis.
And I have two marathons announcements to make.
I am now officially signed up for the Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon. Yipee!! I am so excited. I decided to go for a flat course since most of my training is limited to flat terrain when it snows (track, treadmill). Besides, who doesn't want a flat course?!! And there is beer at the end!
BUT.... in even MORE EXCITING NEWS, I am running the Barbados marathon in December with Christy!!!
I will be raising money for the arthritis society, which I am excited about, since I have always run marathons for fun, it will be great to give back. More details to follow.
Anyway, have a super week everyone! Thanks for reading!
WOW! that's a lot of running, but you're so right, the weather was great this weekend... awesome that you got to take advantage of it! Congrats on signing up for those two marathons, beer at the end of the marathon sounds great... and I ♥ Barbados...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you ran so far in a weekend, wow, you rock!!
ReplyDeleteThe 2 new marathons look great. So much fun!
The shamrock marathon has early registration codes for marine corps marathon - you should totally look out for that booth and getting a code to share ;) wink wink
Sorry I won't get a chance to meet you, but the Shamrock marathon looks fun. WOOT! for running one in Barbados!
ReplyDeleteHurray! I am very excited and I am officially registered for the event (with the Arthritis Society). Call Sarah tomorrow (I told her today you would be calling her.). Very fun! I talked to some people about having a group ex marathon and she suggested May as a good time. She also suggested we do a running event like a boot camp or some kind of fun trail run (with friends - not formally organized). I will be away this week but let's get together next week once you have your package from the Arthritis Society.
ReplyDeleteI would suggest we get together to run but I am afraid you would kick my butt. :)
btw, sorry to hear about hubs... wishing him good results, and that the RICE helps somewhat.
ReplyDeleteI hope the baker's cyst resolves itself for hubby. knee problems are no fun.
ReplyDeleteAnd barbardos?!?! Are you kidding?!?! Wow!!!
Holy, that is some serious mileage. How do you have time for anything else?
ReplyDeleteVery exciting announcements!
And all the best to hubs.
I want to run in Barbados!
ReplyDeleteGOOD GRIEF with that mileage, Marci! That's phenomenal!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, Barbados sounds nice. Does that mean no NJM?
Oh, it's so exciting signing up for races. Good training this weekend. Way to go. ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Two great races! I have always wanted to do the Shamrock.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe your mileage this weekend. I feel so lazy now.
Hope hubby's knee gets better soon.
WOW awesome job on those runs this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteyayyy for the marathons!! both will be so awesome :)
Wow...I know the weather was good and all but 30+ miles in less than 24 hours?! That's impressive. Congrats on that. No wonder you were inspired to sign up for two marathons at once.
ReplyDeleteBarbados! Wow, that will be great!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd way to go w/ the back to back long runs!! I'm so bummed I missed out on the good running weather this wknd with being sick!
Barbados Marathon, could I be more jeolous?
ReplyDeletehahahaha my dad loves Yuengling beer!!! the two races sound awesome! and good luck to your hubs, that sounds kind of painful. i am very sympathetic about knee issues and resulting problems. my dad had four knee surgeries back when they were hefty procedures, and i've had my own acl reconstruction. I am sending best wishes your way!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the hubs. Hope he recovers soon.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME about 2 new marathons planned. So cool!!
Sweet Barbados! That sounds awesome. And wow on your distace, that's amazing!
ReplyDeleteMan oh man! You ran in one weekend almost as much as I've managed in all of 2009!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd marathons in those nice warm places (especially Barbados) sound dreamy. I am jealous!
Holy AWESOME!! Can I come and take pictures, or carry your sneakers through customs, or something?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend of running and how exciting to be officially signed up for 2 great marathons. Hope hubs' leg is feeling better and I'm glad it was nothing serious!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of running for one weekend! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteAnd Barbados! Awesome.
super nice job on the weekend runs and your almost-a-goofy! that is crazy. and barbados!!! woo hoo! rent a big hotel room so we can all come visit ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have two awesome marathons to run this year! Especially the one in Barbados! SO lucky! Hope everything works out ok with you husband!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwhhhh yeah YAY for the VB Marathon! You are going to KILL that baby! Nice flat course. Whoot!
ReplyDeleteI hope the hubs is ok :-) Yikes sounds a bit scary.
Wow! That's a lot of weekend running! Yay on the 2 marathons!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your hubby...hope he feels better.
Congrats on the two marathons! They both sound like great ones -- especially Barbado! Wow!! And yay!
ReplyDeleteNice job on all the running this weekend. Very cool about the Barbados marathon. I am going to check that out!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great running weekend! Congrats on signing up for the two marathon (Barbados--so jealous!). I hope your hubby gets some good news and a speedy return to running, too!
ReplyDeleteI here the Shamrock race is a fun one. I've thought about doing th 8K... not 26.2 another time.
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