First I have found another race to substitute for the one that got cancelled. It is the same weekend which is perfect. It is much farther away. But I thought about the time I put into my training a few more hours (one way) doesn't begin to equal the hours I would waste from training. So I am on my way in a week and a half to Maine but much farther north than usual. It is the Chamberlain March Half in Brewer, Maine. It doesn't look scenic or like one I would have picked BUT it is the right distance, it doesn't seem to be hilly, it was cheap and it's not cancelled! A teacher I used to work with moved to Maine and guess what? She lives about 20 minutes from Brewer so I'll meet her for lunch. I think my traveling friend is going with me so we'll make a weekend of it.
I'm going to see if I can rent a room for the night.
Oh yeah, one more thing. It's near Bangor, where Stephen King lives, and I'm told his house (fence) is a must see. I am truthfully VERY excited for this! Small blessings.......being positive.
Sunday I made up my tempo run from when I was sick. I wasn't going to but I have a hard time letting go of a workout if I can fit it in. I did it where I swim and hot tub it on Sundays. It was a hard run and I was sweating more than a little when I was done. Then I swam and my muscles felt like jelly. It's a good thing that is not the order triathlons are in. I kept thinking about how good I felt but fast did not enter into my thoughts anywhere!
Then I visited Jameson and Jaxon so it was one heck of a winning day!
11 comments:
Hurray!! Lots of good news. :)
It sounds like it's going to be a much more fun weekend. Cancelling the original race might be a blessing in disguise.
I'm glad you found a race. How great you have a friend up that way as well. Isn't it funny how maniacal us runners get when we're all trained for something? I'd have done the same thing.
Awesome you found a race! Meeting with a friend and traveling with another is a nice bonus.
I saw this on FB and I am so happy for you found something! I'm with Char - this might end up being even more fun...So excited you'll get to see Stephen King's house - be sure to take pictures for the rest of us!!!
That is good news! I know my wife would love to see Stephen King's house.
I am happy you found a race, and can see Stephen King's house. Hope the weather is good for you!
Good for you
That's a great news! Glad you have found a race!
Glad to hear you found another race so your training wasn't for nothing.
That place you consider to stay the weekend looks lovely.
Sounds like a fun plan. I like having races to look forward to!
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