It's hard to believe that Shamrock weekend in Virginia Beach is already upon us. Where did the year go?
I've been really looking forward to this event(s). The winter has been mild and my training runs are far ahead of last year. So.....here it comes....I haven't run in 2 weeks!
First I've had a hitch in the ole giddy up most of 2012...a sharp stabbing ache when I get my right hip in a bent angle. Then came a slight pull in my right calf on my longest run of the year, and finally I rolled my right ankle stepping off a curb. For the past week it's been a on and off cycle of pain in my butt cheek causing trouble sitting and sometimes lack of sleep. I know...whine whine whine! At least today has been a good day. 3 days out before my first race. Should I test the leg or use Saturday's 8k as a test. Oh the predicaments I get myself in.
I hope the Gang is doing better than I am. Tara, Brittany, Gwynn,and the M&M boys will be representing the Shenandoah valley well. Sure am looking forward to chowing down with the gang. Also the Munchkin and I need a getaway and some quality time together.
Let me say the staff of J&A racing put on a heck of a weekend event. 20,000 runners will back me up on that. I 've done the last 2 halves and the 8k last year. Again Mark, Mike and I are doing the Dolphin challenge (8k Sat. & Half on Sun). Tara and Gwynn are doing the full marathon...Good Luck Gals!
So pray for the Old Fat Guy people...I need it!
My next entry will be a report on the Shamrock weekend...hopefully not a medic report!
Shuffle on friends!
