So many people do this sort of thing - but since it was my first, it was special. There is always time to have a happy childhood!
Results page: I am #139. I was far from last! I just can't BELIEVE that! http://www.sportstats.ca/displayResu...acecode=104871
There were some younger folks running with the iPods plugged in. That works wonderfully.
I wonder if they noticed
the chittering squirrels, the crrrrick of that frog, the birdsongs that prettily splashed the air;
the musky sweet smell of the blooming wolfwillow,
the lilacs bursting
the rolling tumbling rushing of the creeks and river
new flowers blooming
On the advice of Aaron, one of the chiropractic team who was sponsoring me, I had a heavier carb meal the night before. Had to think about that, being Miss High Protein!I measured out a double helping of whole wheat fettucine. When it was done, I drained almost all the water then stirred in a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup! THAT did it! Brekkie two pieces of whole wheat toast with butter and peanut butter AND a protein shake.
After the race - bless the snack stand! Banana, bag of salt and vinegar chips, muffin, and the free pancake breakfast a little while later complete with two small containers of syrup and two sausage patties. Not until after that did I lose the feeling that carbs were evaporating as soon as they were in my tummy!
Free chiro adjustment and massage for all runners afterwards. Thank goodness!!! The adjustment was great. The massage released enough muscles so that my legs felt like legs again, not like a pair of stiff broomsticks!
The amount of work that goes into this two day event - volunteers TOTALLY ROCK!!!! Runners would have nothing to rock here without them! From getting all the little ziplock bags and putting 4 safety pins in each (to pin our number tags to our clothing) for up to 900 people (4 different events) on Saturday alone. The Activettes handing the food and drink. The folks doing the breakfast - all men. The ATCO utilities trailer inside the sports arena which opened into a stage with a wonderful band!
When I went home I took in a bunch more fluids and put my feet up. Oscar was first on the lap; he left and then Zoe joined me squirming like the wriggly piglet she is until she settled down. Cole jumped on the couch for some attention (he's not a lap cat). After a bit I had a very warm bath, dinner, and went to bed about 9:30.
Hips a bit sore today. Toes feel better - maybe I can wear real shoes again?
What an amazing day.
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