The 50K I was supposed to run today? Didn't happen...will happen next week!
Due to the freak snow storm, it created icy road conditions that were going to prevent us from getting into the state forest. Also, the buses to get us to the actual start line weren't going to make it so the race was postponed until next weekend.
I'm sure this messes with some people's schedules, but it works for me. One more week to get my foot back to normal!
When I woke up Saturday morning and saw the snow, I just stood in amazement. Despite seeing the forecasts, I honestly didn't believe them. Most of the time those things are just plain wrong, especially for this town. I grew up with tons of snow but we really don't get much here. I totally planned on still going to the race but checked e-mail the afternoon and found the announcement.
So I ended up with another rest day and then today, I ran 11 miles, a third of what I'll run next weekend. Afterwards, I went out for a huge lunch, equivalent to what I should have been eating if I had actually completed 50K.
And, I've totally failed at staying out of the Halloween candy. Thank goodness I'll unload the rest of that stuff tomorrow night!
Better safe than sorry! Our race this morning was delayed by an hour, which was nice. It warmed up a little. PA is beautiful with snow cover!! :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately we didn't get to see anything in PA, we went straight to the hotel and were glad to park the car walk to movie, dinner and the race :)
Good thing you're local! Man, I hate it for people that may have flown in for the race. :( That would suck so bad.
ReplyDeleteCrazy weather! I'm actually really jealous. We're stuck in summer here and it's growing tiresome. Rest up for your big day!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you get another week to rest your foot! I can not believe you guys got snow. That is just crazy. It's too early for that crap!!
ReplyDeleteI can't say that I'm jealous of your snowstorm, as winter will arrive here soon enough and no doubt last through April. I'm glad they postponed instead of canceling your race!
ReplyDeleteI am SO ready to get rid of the Halloween candy in my household this evening. I swear I have at least 4 new cavities (and probably a few pounds) due to it. It seems like the race reschedule is a blessing in disguise for you - that extra week to heal your foot will do wonders!
ReplyDeleteBetter to be postponed than try to run in the snow and ice! You'll have a much better time next week. :)
ReplyDeleteLiving in Florida, I can't imagine a race being post-pointed because of snow! Crazy!!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it was postponed!!! The weather out here has been crazy too (I'm in Southeastern Mass) and I was lucky enough not to get any snow! Good luck this weekend!
ReplyDeleteYikes I would be a mess if I had another week to psyche myself up for a race that long. I'm sure you're way better prepared than that though. Looking forward to the recap! & keeping my fingers crossed that the weather cooperates
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you've been fueling up on Halloween candy! You're going to need the "energy" for the race! Good luck (again)!
ReplyDeleteBummer on it being postponed but at least you will have another week to get your foot feeling better! I can't stay away from the Halloween candy either. Starting to think I should just sit done and eat it all so I can get it over with.
ReplyDeleteThat is too bad about your race, but at least they didn't cancel it completely. I'm excited for you and can't wait to hear how the race goes.
ReplyDeleteHey cool, I'm your 200th follower. Congrats!! (Not for me being a follower, but for you attaining 200 of them) I don't suppose I get a prize.
ReplyDeleteHope your foot gets better. I have yet to run a 50k.
I can't wait to hear about your 50K. So cool. I hope your foot heals up and you're ready to go! I can't keep myself out of the candy either. I can't wait until it's all gone.
ReplyDeletegood luck on the 50k this weekend now!
ReplyDeleteHow did it go?
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