I've been having a hard time getting outdoors to run this winter. I'm not training for anything which means I'll often blow off running or just hit the treadmill for a few miles. This weekend started a bit of the same way. I bailed on a group run on Saturday because the roads were a little snow covered and it was cold.
Several people who normally help with Miles and Mutts were interested in running the Sandy Hook Elementary Virtual Run. A low key tribute run was being put together locally for Sunday. With snow on the ground (which makes our dog running trail very difficult to use!), I decided to forego a mutt run and participate in the tribute run as well.
It was a great cause, to come together and honor those in the terrible tragedy from December. It got me out of the door and I ended up having a great time. It was a much needed change of pace.
I signed up for the 5K but ended up running 8 miles, which is neither a 5K or a half marathon. Whatever, that's how I roll these days. Hot pizza arrived shortly after I stopped so it must have all been planned accordingly.
It was a great neighborhood to run in and good company. I haven't run more than 6 or 7 miles at a time since the JFK 50 miler so I was a bit apprehensive that 13 was a good idea given my current state of running shape.
Virtual runs for the Sandy Hook Memorial run can still take place through Jan. 31st with more information here and on Facebook here.
It was a great neighborhood to run in and good company. I haven't run more than 6 or 7 miles at a time since the JFK 50 miler so I was a bit apprehensive that 13 was a good idea given my current state of running shape.
Virtual runs for the Sandy Hook Memorial run can still take place through Jan. 31st with more information here and on Facebook here.
Awesome press! I did the half and it was a really touching experience! Lots to think about during the run!
ReplyDeleteGreat reason to stretch your (current) limits. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteAww, this is so awesome! What a great event!
ReplyDeletecongrats on Hannah's front page appearance! Sounds like a great event - why not 8 miles?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great event, and that is cool that it got some press coverage. It's a good way to keep the memory of the Sandyhook victims alive.
ReplyDeleteI haven't ran more than 7 miles since my marathon in October. Oops. I need to get back on track but it's been SO COLD here!
Very cool! The running community is in hibernation around here, but I am hoping it will pick up in a few weeks! I need a few 5k and 10k before a half in April and full in may!
ReplyDeleteWonderful event and so awesome it made the front page :) Im also struggling with motivation to run since its so cold here and because Ive really got nothing to train for. I feel your pain!
ReplyDeleteGreat event... I love that people are remembering this tragedy and working toward change/prevention.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the race! It seems like a lot of people have shown their support for Sandy Hook by dedicating miles in their honor.
ReplyDeleteGreat race! I signed up for the half marathon and did that a few weeks ago. I'm glad I was able to run this race. I didn't feel as helpless.
ReplyDeleteawesome job and super cool to be in the paper :)
ReplyDeleteLove that Hannah made the paper!! Great that you decided to take the leap from 7 to 13 :)
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