Friday, November 18, 2011

Got 'Er Done

I ran 16 miles this morning.

It wasn't easy. The crazy wind that dogged me during last weekend's 10K had returned. It felt like it was coming from all directions. And when the wind wasn't blowing, the sun was hot. It was a bit like a fever, where you get hot, then you get chilled, but you never feel good. I had been up two nights in a row with Ruthie, who was sick again, this time with a nasty, pukey stomach virus. Last night Dan took most of the Ruth duty, since I had had most of it on Wednesday night. But I still was tired, and also worried, because tomorrow we take off for our Thanksgiving trip to Virginia. I don't want any vomiting kids on the airplane, or at my sister-in-law's house with her 10-month-old.

Dan and I talked about whether I should put the run off until Sunday. I told him I was happy to do just three miles today to take the edge off, if it made the packing, the Ruthie watching (Will was at preschool) and him getting some rest easier. He decided that I should get the "Big Daddy" run out of the way. So I did.

In the end, despite the wind, the hot sun, the poor sleep and the worry, it was a good thing. I kept it within my McMillan pace range for this sort of run, and as always, when I was done, I felt the confidence boost that comes only with a long effort. Perhaps even better, I'll have plenty of time to enjoy the weekend with our extended family without worrying about my long run (I still plan to do that easy three, but I'll do them on Sunday!).

Because of all this, I haven't prepared the giveaway post I was planning to leave you all with. It's a great giveaway, from a wonderful company run by a creative runner. I will have it up next Sunday. This will be my last post until after the holiday week. I plan to check in with your blogs a little bit, but I'm giving my own a rest.

Meanwhile, I will leave you with this suggestion: head over to Jill's blog and sign up for her 2nd Annual bloggers' holiday gift exchange. If you don't know her yet, Jill is a great blogger, a wonderful source of running wisdom, and the gift exchange will be fun.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

17 comments:

  1. Great job getting that 16 miler done! And hope you have a good trip to Virginia.

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  2. Great job - I always dread windy runs, but it's a good feeling when they're over!

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  3. Nice job on your 16 miler! What a great feeling to have it done before all the travel, etc.

    Have a great trip!

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  4. Excellent run, that is so great you got out there in this crazy wind, sleep-deprived, and stuck with it. I totally did the opposite and ate a ton of chips and salsa instead (along with a margarita - bleh!). Tomorrow during my long run, I will definitely be thinking of you and how you and your strong tenacity. I hope Ruthie feels better for your trip! Have a fantastic vacation and Happy Thanksgiving, my friend, to you and your family!

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  5. Yeah or 16 miles! I bet it feels great to get it done and checked off. I am always afraid if I put it off there will be a conflict like another sick kid, etc. Have a fantastic holiday with the in-law's. I am crossing my fingers that there will be NO puking on the plane or elsewhere. I think stomach bugs + kids are the worst!! Happy Thanksgiving Terzah!

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  6. Great job on the run!!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!

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  7. Nice work on the run!

    You should have gotten your SunButter yesterday--hopefully it made it safe and sound. Happy eating!

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  8. It always feels like more of an accomplishment when you've done it in tough conditions, doesn't it? Way to go. Have a great holiday week!

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  9. Nice to have it done and out of the way. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week.

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  10. oh good job...the wind is hard...in the summer I battle the heat here and in the "winter" it is the wind
    I hate them both.

    happy thanksgiving!!!!

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  11. Great job on getting out there! You are hard core girl! I've been soooo wimpy. :)

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  12. Wow, way to go! That's quite the big daddy run! Hope the trip is going fabulous!

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  13. great job getting it DONE! i really feel like those long runs done in tough conditions are so good for us to plow through. i had a really cold and windy 22 miler this past training cycle. it was brutal and so many times i felt like quitting, but didn't. on race day i remembered how i conquered that training run and knew if i could do that, i could do anything. you are awesome, terzah! great job!!!

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  14. Fantastic! 16 miles was one of my favorite runs :) Have a great Thanksgiving!!

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  15. Late congrats for the Longmont Turkey Trot; in the first pic you look very very fast.
    16 windy miles are a very good job.
    Enjoy Virginia, I visit it in 1999 (it was the 4th of July)and I liked a lot.

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  16. What is it about cooler weather always coming with crazy wind?? Is it there when it hot but we just appreciate it?
    Anyway woot for getting the big daddy done!
    Hope your trip was smooth and no pukies on the plane!

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  17. Nice job with the run! Can't wait to see what your great giveaway is, sounds awesome! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. :) Hugs

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