There are a lot of favorite races that have me questioning my sanity.
Yet, I go back year-after-year.
Now in its 58th year, the Drake Road Races offers a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon. I’ve never run the 5K, but have run the 10K a few times. Prior to race day, I’d run the 13.1 eight times. The thing is, it’s not just the longer distance that makes this particular half marathon a tough one, it’s the hilly course that really keeps you humble.
It was quite a week.
Active recovery (ha ha! #SortOf), Celebrations. Service. And, another race. Not a bad mix, right?
Momma N even righted all the wrongs she threw at us over the previous weekend, so she’s not on my hit list anymore.
Are we ready for another trip to the ‘Fessional?
How about we add a slight twist to the mix, and throw out a few Drake Relays ‘fessions this month? After all, there was a whole lotta Drake running and racing on the agenda, not just this week but also this past month in preparation.
Last Saturday (April 18th) was my ninth time running the half marathon. Just a few days ago, on Tuesday (April 21st) I returned to downtown Des Moines, for my fifth attempt at running the Grand Blue Mile. Oof, yes…we’re talking a long distance race (with a whole lot of hills) and a very short one, within three days of each other.
Anyways, here are some thoughts and Drake-fessions on the matter…
Suffice it say Momma N had some attitude this week.
Wowza. She was generous with the wind (#BigSurprise), but she also was very kind with the (summer) heat. Then, by week’s end, she did a complete 180 and tried to catapult us back to Winter. Yes, just in time for my race, LOL…
Before I get to the nitty gritty deets from the week, Welcome to the Weekly Run Down!
Yes, I did it again.
It’s not like I’m a glutton for punishment. I definitely have a zest for taking on challenges, though. You know, especially the ones that others may shy away from.
Such was the case on Sunday, March 29th. I found myself back in downtown Des Moines, with 79 total flights of stairs awaiting my legs, heart, and lungs.
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Can we talk about 4-letter words? Specifically, those that often times try to wreak havoc on my fitness endeavors?
It’s a given that wind is top contender. Another such wild card is rain. Let’s suffice it say both of these were in tight competition for this week’s top honors. I guess I could also add cold to the mix, but it wasn’t in the deal-breaker range.
Rain had a sight edge this week, though, and not in a good way…
It was another interesting week of weather.
Lucky us, we were blessed with a little bit of everything this week. Although there was some sunshine, it was a contest between the wind and the rain for the most attention. There even was a little hint of tornado conditions. Never a dull moment!
