Here we are just a few hours ago picking up our official numbers!
(Tim, Vanessa, Anna)
(Tim, Vanessa, Anna)Friday, March 27, 2009
27 hours
I know I wasn't supposed to, but I simply was itching to get out for a short run yesterday. The weather was coolish, but the valley was fresh. Plus I'm not sure the next time I'll run through the valley again. After tomorrow, I may never run again! (An added bonus of having run through the valley was having 'good luck' wishes from a complete stranger for the half-marathon. He wasn't Czech.)
I've decided I won't get caught up on the weather - Saturday, 28 March will come and I will run regardless of what is dropping, shining or blowing on me from up above.
Today, Tim, Anna and I are off to the city this afternoon to collect our start bags and receive instructions about THE day. This will be followed by a Pasta-Party and 8hour sleep...
But first a day of work and caution about where I step - I haven't wore any type of heel on my shoes for a week.
I've decided I won't get caught up on the weather - Saturday, 28 March will come and I will run regardless of what is dropping, shining or blowing on me from up above.
Today, Tim, Anna and I are off to the city this afternoon to collect our start bags and receive instructions about THE day. This will be followed by a Pasta-Party and 8hour sleep...
But first a day of work and caution about where I step - I haven't wore any type of heel on my shoes for a week.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Saturday day weather
- Light Rain
- Max: 13°C
- Sunrise: 05:45
I kept searching until I found a better forecast - not that it will change the actual weather, but at least my mind going into it!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Precipitation
The last few mornings I've woken to a blanket of white outside my window.
Do they postpone half-marathons on account of snow?
My favourite Prague weather forecast website - the one which previously said 14C and partly cloudy - now has become 9C and rain. Unfortunately, that is the best I can find.
Not a happy half-marathon- runner-to-be.
Do they postpone half-marathons on account of snow?
My favourite Prague weather forecast website - the one which previously said 14C and partly cloudy - now has become 9C and rain. Unfortunately, that is the best I can find.
Not a happy half-marathon- runner-to-be.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Weather and Whether
My little fitness room up in Nebusice hasn't seen me for a while. Today because of its close proximity to IBTS, this was my gym choice for the day. And sadly, the promise of spring has disappeared from Prague as rain and wind and cold descend upon us once again - thus keeping me indoors.
I check the weather forecasts for this Saturday at least once every two hours and of course, each website prophesies something different. My favourite says it should be partly cloudy and 14C. I ignore the one which says 8C and rain.
Nonetheless, I packed my gym bag and caught the bus to make the short trek up the road. Upon entering, I wondered if it was even open - the door was shut and lights off. Nah, they were open, just saving on heating by keeping the door closed and on electricity by having the lights off - or the guy working was simply hoping for an early night.
It was a good run at a quick speed which kept me from being too bored. I flipped mindlessly through pages in a magazine, but the one I chose had more words than pictures, so I lost interest quickly. Have you ever tried reading whist running - impossible.
It was a happy 10k run, but now am concerned about my shoes. Faithful readers will recall that I purchased a new pair of New Balance running shoes a while back. I've been using them sporadically and am rather happy with them, though I still primarily use my old Nike's. I haven't run more than about 12k with my New Balance, but they seem fine. My old Nike's are well, old. They are rather worn down and I always wonder if the aches and pains that I feel may be a result of these shoes and what will happen on Saturday if I wear them...
You can't imagine how many more questions are running through my mind about Saturday - what to wear, what to eat, what to drink, how much to sleep... oh dear.
I check the weather forecasts for this Saturday at least once every two hours and of course, each website prophesies something different. My favourite says it should be partly cloudy and 14C. I ignore the one which says 8C and rain.
Nonetheless, I packed my gym bag and caught the bus to make the short trek up the road. Upon entering, I wondered if it was even open - the door was shut and lights off. Nah, they were open, just saving on heating by keeping the door closed and on electricity by having the lights off - or the guy working was simply hoping for an early night.
It was a good run at a quick speed which kept me from being too bored. I flipped mindlessly through pages in a magazine, but the one I chose had more words than pictures, so I lost interest quickly. Have you ever tried reading whist running - impossible.
It was a happy 10k run, but now am concerned about my shoes. Faithful readers will recall that I purchased a new pair of New Balance running shoes a while back. I've been using them sporadically and am rather happy with them, though I still primarily use my old Nike's. I haven't run more than about 12k with my New Balance, but they seem fine. My old Nike's are well, old. They are rather worn down and I always wonder if the aches and pains that I feel may be a result of these shoes and what will happen on Saturday if I wear them...
You can't imagine how many more questions are running through my mind about Saturday - what to wear, what to eat, what to drink, how much to sleep... oh dear.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
The Countdown.
- 1 week
- 7 days
- 168 hours
- 10080 minutes
- 604800 seconds
However you count it down, it's coming!!!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Prague puddles
I returned from a recent outdoor run with calves splotched with Prague mud. A short visit by the sun allowed for me to leave the stuffy air of the gym, but clearly the visit was too short as the trail was still quite unavoidably soggy in sections.
However, after the first few puddles and splatterings, I didn't mind too much and honestly enjoyed it; each splotch giving evidence of my dedication to the cause!
Nope, these are not my legs - but it gives you a good idea!
However, after the first few puddles and splatterings, I didn't mind too much and honestly enjoyed it; each splotch giving evidence of my dedication to the cause!
I guess running shoes don't have the option of mudflaps as heel attachments.
Nope, these are not my legs - but it gives you a good idea!
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