Training for the Shamrock Shuffle Take 2

In a little over a week I will be doing my first race of 2014.  Between Team Miami, running at the Rec, and running in the neighborhood on the few nice days, I'm getting ready to do the Shamrock Shuffle.  It was my first race ever and is a great memory for me since it was the culmination of hard work for the what was a huge accomplishment.  I think it will get me motivated to keep running longer distances so I can start doing more 10Ks and possibly a half marathon.

Team Miami

I signed up and went to the first  night of Team Miami. I've been looking forward to it after not doing it last year.

Team Miami is coordinated by Miami's Employee Health and Wellness group and helps employees get motivated and get moving to complete the Red Brick Run 5K in April.  They provide weekly training and encouragement for runners and walkers.  The program fee is $30 but includes a shirt and registration for the Red Brick Run.

I really like the group and it is new for me to be involved with a running group.  The leader will send out maps of different routes (various distances) before each training.

I was disappointed however to not be able to run the first night because of it started sleeting in the afternoon.  The sidewalks were slightly slick and not worth the chance of an injury.  Darn weather!

Today was a good day!

I finally got to run outside after so many weeks of going round and round at the Rec. The sidewalks still have a lot of ice but it was manageable. It wasn't too cold, around 35 degrees and it is staying light later in the evening. So there you have it, a good day!

It does appear to be short-lived as another big snowstorm is on the way. So I'm very glad I snuck in an outside run tonight!

And meanwhile I'm preparing (mentally and physically) to run in the Shamrock Shuffle in March!