I’m so disappointed that I wasn’t able to go to the US-Mexico soccer friendly last night. They had another sell-out crowd of 70,000+ and I was stuck in class. I am really enjoying my class, but it is messing with my social schedule! Harrumph.
Assuming that we get the shuttle launched either today or tomorrow, I’ll be heading to Surfside on Saturday morning for a half marathon run entirely on the beach. I was supposed to run this race last year, but came down with a cold a couple days prior to the race. I know there were a bunch of people I knew doing it last year, but I haven’t heard much talk about this year. Will anyone out there be joining me at Surfside?
Even if I don’t get to see any blogging buddies, a handful of guys and gals from my triathlon club will be there. I don’t have much of a race plan. Since I’m in the swing of half ironman training, this race is a training run and nothing more. The goal is to cover the distance. I know that the sand (though packed) will slow me down and add to my usual per mile pace, but I’m not sure how much. I think if I can average right around 11:30 minutes per mile, or a finish time of 2:30, I’ll be pretty happy. If the sand slows me down more than that, so be it. If I’m slower than that for any other reason, well, then my training isn’t where I think it is and I’ll have to reevaluate!
(Speaking of the Half Ironman: I finally registered for the race today. I’d been training, but wasn’t registered. No longer — I am in!)
Then again, if we don’t get the shuttle launched in time, I may be spending Saturday morning at work instead of running. The cold front that came through here on Tuesday night is scheduled to be right over central Florida tomorrow afternoon, but Friday is supposed to be clear. We shall see. Go Atlantis!
I won’t be there this year but it is a lot of fun. Just mentally prepare yourself for that turn-around when you head into the wind for 6 1/2 miles.
I definitely encourage you to take water/Gatorade at the stops because they’re not placed as close together as some other races – but you’ll be fine as long as you do drink at the ones they have provided.
Post a picture of the medal when you get back!
See You at Surfside – I’ll be cheering.
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Still up in the air if I’m going to drive down there and hang out. Running RTW seems awful palatable on Saturday, especially if I’m going to make a pair of drives the next two weekends to do a few halves. We’ll see.
If I make it, act surprised!