Week 1 of marathon training went off without a hitch. All workouts completed and things were looking good. My hip pain has disappeared after spending many evenings making out with a foam roller. I'm running on the treadmill on cold, icy mornings without pain (the foam-rolling and increasing the incline a little more seemed to do the trick).
Week 2 should probably go OK as well. Beyond that, I'm throwing the plan for the next month and a half out the window and winging it. Why? I was thrown a curveball last week.
I'm going on a business trip... (you may be thinking no big deal)...
For one month... (you may be thinking that complicates things but isn't the end of the world)...
to China.
Needless to say, I've been a little busy and frantically figuring things out.
WOW!!!! How exciting!! :) Gotta love life...just when you have everything planned out things change!
ReplyDeleteWell! Didn't see that coming! Good luck getting it all figured out, and have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteWow! well you need a hotel WITH a gym!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous!!! You are such a lucky duck! (my daughter is Chinese so I love China)
ReplyDeleteWhere will you be?? I have American friends in Beijing, but they know people in other parts of the country. I'm sure they'd be happy to help you if you need help figuring transportation or anything. Email me if you want their info.
Have a super wonderful trip!
How exciting! I'd guess you'll be able to make running happen there. Check in with Chris K at BQ or Die...he was just over there and I know he got some running in.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Yeah, that is going to be interesting and make for some great blog material! Take lots of pics!!!
ReplyDeleteExciting! Just think, maybe this will help you find your love for the treadmill again. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Where in China will you be? I spent a year teaching English in Zhejiang province, and got stared at every time I went for a run. It took some getting used to, but it was a great experience over all.
ReplyDeleteJust a little curveball...no big deal. What? Whoa! Can't wait to hear all about it. I bet you'll find a way to get some running in :)
ReplyDeleteWow! That sounds exciting!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so cool, WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow! Take your running shoes with you and do what you can!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's exciting and complicated:)) Take pictures.
ReplyDeleteWell it's an exciting curve ball :) Good luck with your trip plans - I'm sure you'll figure out how to get your runs in!
ReplyDelete!!! Oh my goodness!
ReplyDeleteOOOH!! Business trip to China?! Sounds awesome! Good luck with your training!
ReplyDeleteChina, crazy.
ReplyDeleteRunning through China might be a great way to see the country. By the way, do you like using the foam roller? Does it work?
ReplyDeleteGreat Wall Marathon --!! I don't remember when it is held, but that would be SWEEEET !
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I have flown many times to Europe, Canada, etc., and I don't envy a 20+ hour flight...
Good luck on the trip and make it a good time :)
wow! have fun in China! My daughter toured there 2 years ago and loved it! =)
ReplyDeleteCHINA!
ReplyDeleteWow, woman! You better find some time to blog and keep us updated on life in China, for a month!
Wow, China!!! What a great experience. Are you excited?
ReplyDeleteYikes, that is a big (but exciting) curveball! It should be fun to have new scenery while you run :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! COOL! Have fun in China!! Who knows when you'll ever go again!!
ReplyDeleteBusiness trip to China?!?! Saaweeeeet!!!
ReplyDeleteomg, china?!?! how fun/crazy/adventurous! good plan on "winging" the training. Too fun. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's an exciting business trip! Bring your running shoes, you never know what great opportunities you will have to run there.
ReplyDeleteWHOA! lol Where'd THAT come from?!
ReplyDeleteThat's super exciting though! CHINA! How cool is that?! I hope you at least get some time to do some of the touristy stuff and enjoy your trip!
A month in China? Wow! I hope you'll get to enjoy some of that time!
ReplyDeleteChina, how cool. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a total curveball, but you should definitely embrace it. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is so cool! you'll be able to figure out your running don't sweat it.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes - a month in China? That IS a huge curve ball!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's exciting! Hope you get everything squared away and take lots of pictures!
ReplyDeleteVERY exciting though! Hope you're able to do a little bit of sightseeing as well. China is definitely on my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteAw, very, very exciting! I'm planning on going back to China next year for the Year of the Dragon - my Zodiac year.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool and exciting!! I would be freaking out but I know you'll get it all in line :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!!! Very cool and exciting but I understand the freak out! You'll just have lots of miles in another country!
ReplyDeleteI've had several china men job shadowing me over the past 3 months to learn new tech, and they have a very interesting culture. Much different then ours. Enjoy the trip and make the most of it. Besides, add this to your list of far away places you have done some running.
ReplyDeleteoh wow! i can't even imagine trying to react to being told that i'd be spending a month in china. how fun! good for you that you are taking it in stride and going to wing it :) hope you have a great trip!
ReplyDeletegood luck with your trip!
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