Running around the world!

While visiting Thailand and specifically the Island of Koh Lanta, I put on my running shoes and went for a short run.  I ran on the main road which was a bit challenging because traffic is in the opposite direction.  I ran from one end of the area we were staying to the other and back however going beyond those boundaries was intimidating since I'm unfamiliar with the area and cannot speak the language.

The best part was finishing my run on the beach.  The tide was too high to go far but imagine this!

Unfortunately I do not have pictures on the actual road but it is similar to this.

The next time I go I will take a picture while running... all the more reason to return.

Keeping the faith

I have been struggling again with my knee pain so I'm back to work on cross training.  Meanwhile it has been difficult keeping my spirits up.  This particular article in April 2014 Runner's World was helpful in reminding me that I can do hard things (and that I love shirts and medals!).

We did it again!

Shamrock Shuffle
March 8, 2014

2nd year doing this 5K!  And my best 5K time (PR)!

FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
Place	Name	Age	City	State	Time	Pace
19 out of 135	SUZANNE CLARK	56	OXFORD	OH	34:02	10:58

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!

2014 Races, here is the wish list...

Shamrock Shuffle
March 8, 2014
https://www.theshamrockshuffle.com/

Team Miami / Red Brick Run

Sunday, April 27, 2014
http://www.rec.muohio.edu/intramurals/registration/specialevents.html

Red Legs Run

Saturday, May 31, 2014
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/community/race.jsp

Chicago Rock and Roll Half Marathon / 5K
Sunday, July 20, 2014
http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/chicago

Hudy 7K

Saturday, September 20
http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/beer-series/index.shtml

Ohio State 5K
http://ohiostatefourmiler.com/

Hot Chocolate 5K
http://www.hotchocolate15k.com/

Columbus - November 16

Chicago - November 2