December 2007 Archives

Wishing you and yours a very relaxing, and healthful Holiday Season!

Our plans include traveling home to Canada and spending time with my brother and his family. Instead of lying on the couch with my feet up I really ought to have been wrapping gifts, shopping, baking, etc. But as you can see from the picture, we were were doing none of the above. We were reveling in the spirit of the holidays, and enjoying each other's company as well as our festive surroundings.

My husband and I don't often spend time sitting side by side. Most of the time we're rushing to or from work, or to and from the gym, or cooking or cleaning ... but rarely do we just sit and enjoy each other's company. I have to admit that it was WONDERFUL and I hope and pray that we have many more evenings like this.

So here's the scoop.

Goal was a sub 4:00:00 Boston Qualifying marathon time.

I felt like I could have done it (or close to it) two weeks ago, but not this week (three weeks of taper sucked it out of me). Next time I will not do a three week taper - I don't care what the pros say. It doesn't work for me.

Mentally I was ready to call it quits at mile 13, if I had seen my husband Peter there. We kept missing each other all day, so consequently I did not have an opportunity to DNF - I finished in 4:29:13.

At least I beat the 4:30:00 time - THAT was a matter of pride.

Good news - legs feel pretty good and I practiced a new hydration/nutrition strategy that I think will work next time.

I also got a really cool, pink and grey, dri-fit, long-sleeved shirt out of the deal!

Next time - I'm looking at the Napa Valley Marathon in March '08.