It’s been a long week. My cousin unexpectedly died this week. I finally had my court case and I had a full work schedule. I was undeniably a big grouch and snappy.
I hope a good night sleep will bring me back to my cheery self.
That’s the beauty of these hypothermic races. Most runners do not set any high goals because of the unpredictable weather. Besides in a typical cold Canadian winter, the weather isn’t favorable for outdoor running.
My training this week has been so-so. I got my two Crossfit workouts but only 20 km in mileage. I really need to clock a long run for my own well-being.
I’m not counting on smashing any records next weekend in Edmonton. Chances are I will just barely cross the finish line. I feel unprepared but I know I will finish. I “shoulda, coulda, woulda” got more long runs in. Thankfully this isn’t a goal race so I won’t be too hard on myself.
That’s the beauty of these hypothermic races. Most runners do not set any high goals because of the unpredictable weather. Besides in a typical cold Canadian winter, the weather isn’t favorable for outdoor running.
I’m really looking forward to seeing the Grande Prairie gang. I hope I can keep up with at least a few of them. It will be just like my old Sunday group runs. A bunch of us are meeting the night before for a big pre-race pasta dinner. Yum.
Carleigh suggested I drive down Friday after work. And I think I will. It will give us more time to visit and I will get to sleep in on Saturday. No brainer.