After the disappointment of not finishing Chicago last weekend. I consoled myself with lots of ice-cream after the race. I only went out for 2x jogs -30min only the following week. Treated myself to a pedicure (they took off all the hard callous from under my feet)......and then decided instead of calling it a year that i should try to finish off my year on a positive note by attempting another marathon the following Sunday (today) at altitude in the Rock n Roll Denver Marathon!
My goals were to:
1. FINISH the race!
2. ENJOY running the marathon
3. If there was any chance of winning...go for it!
It just so happened that i got perfect weather. Finally!!! Yay!!! Nice and cold at the start and a sunny beautiful day!!! It was so nice to go to the start of the race in track-suit pants and a hoody instead of sweating in a crop top and bike shorts which has been my experience in my past several marathons.
I had a good battle with two other girls but was determined that today was going to be my day. I ran 2.54 and finished first.
Thanks Jenny Hadfield for implanting the idea in my head of the "hare"!!!
It worked a treat!
Am off now to celebrate with Damian with sushi and a bit more icecream!
From Kaz
PS. Never let anyone remove the hard callous from under your feet just in case you decide to run a marathon (it hurts!) I had really pretty toes for the race...but now have quite a few blisters from soft feet as a result!!!
