It's a very slow process - two steps forward, one step back - but I'm inching in the right direction. - Rob Reiner

September 29, 2011

Everyone Needs A Little MO’ Cowbell!

This Sunday I will run my first half marathon since the May 1 Oklahoma City DISASTER (if you didn’t read that recap you can read it here).  It was the coldest, rainiest, slowest, most miserable run of my life.

The MO’ Cowbell is going to be CRAZY COOL.

You can get your picture taken with this life size charmer…..


The weather forecast for Sunday:

PERFECTION!!



The race is mostly flat from miles 1-9, 10-11 are pretty much uphill, and 12-13 are downhill.  AWESOME!

I’ll be meeting and running with coy Martinez of First in Philly!  SUPER AWESOME!

It’s going to be an absolutely AMAZING Day!

My only wish – that I was more prepared.  I am in full marathon training mode, but I’m early into my training.  My longest run since May has only been 10 miles.  I did 8, 10, and 9.3 over the last several weeks.  I know I can get through the half, but I do think I’ll start struggling a bit around mile 10…..just in time for the hills.  I’m also STILL dealing with some back pain.  My visit to the chiropractor last night brought some much needed relief, but it’s still painful.  I’m hoping I’ll continue to improve over the next several days.

I had to skip my speed run yesterday.  I was supposed to do 5 miles (3 speed).  I ran/walked 2 and called it quits. I was in way too much pain – it was very frustrating.  So today my back felt much better and I decided that instead of my regular 4 mile easy run I would do a 4 mile speed run (2 miles speed) since I missed it yesterday.  I did my two miles in 10:24 and 10:20.  My overall pace for the 4 miles including the warm-up and recovery mile was 11:08….NICE!  My times are improving. 

I’ll probably do a couple of miles on Friday and maybe even Saturday before I head to St. Charles, MO for the race.  That's it....then it's COWBELL time!


20 comments:

  1. So excited for you!! I think you are more prepared than you realize and above all I know you will have a blast.

    I am so jealous you get a picure with that cow. he he!

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  2. Good luck this weekend! I hope your back feels better today!

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  3. I hope the pain subsides in time for you to rock this race, but you'll have fun regardless.

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  4. This is an exciting race! I think you will be fine, you have 10 miles under your belt - what's 3 more?! Good luck and I hope the back gets better asap!

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  5. Yay - SO excited for you!!! And the cow picture will be a classic - can't wait to see it!

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  6. I can't wait! Funny you post the weather...I just looked it up! Is high 60's not perfect or what!?

    It would be cool if that front of the cow had milk and you could squeeze the udders. HAHAHA! Gross.

    Anyway, I'm looking forward to it! Glad you got your back worked on. I've had two sick boys sleeping with me this week so I've been living with a foot in my back :)

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  7. You will do great! I'll be thinking of you as I run my own cow-themed half-marathon in Sacramento. :)

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  8. Good luck and have fun!!!!

    Yea for getting faster! Your times look really close to mine and I'm so excited about seeing a pace in the 10 minute range, even if its the high 10's and only 3 miles. :)

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  9. Good luck at the race! That is one creepy looking cow!

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  10. how fun !!!
    good luck to both of you and here's to NO pain!

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  11. I just love the name of this race! It should be a blast!

    Does that cow have abs or udders? I am having a hard time figuring it out! hah!

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  12. Have a great time, Michael! It's going to be great, especially with that weather.

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  13. Can't wait to read about the race ... oh wait, I guess I can just talk to you about it since we live together! Have a great time gals!

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  14. Good luck at the race and I am sending you some good back vibes so hopefully your back will behave!

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  15. I'll be there, undertrained as well! Can't wait :)

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  16. I'm feeling the same about next weekend's half but I know I'll get through and I'll have a fun weekend away so if it feels crappy for an hour or so it won't matter in the long run.

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  17. so word on the street from Coy is that I have somehow been totally missing out for FAR TOO LONG by not following your blog. i am a little late to the party obviously but excited to keep following you! Coy is one of my all time favorite blogger friends and it did not work out for us to run together while I was visiting fam in KY so I am super jealous you all got to race together!! I read her recap and cant wait to read more about what you thought of the race!

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