Race Report: Sandy Point Half Marathon
In one word cold . Thermals, extra thermal layer, double gloving, thermal headband, beanie and yet I was still cold pre-race. The coffee vendor wasn't even ready before the race so no help there. At least it didn't rain during the event. It took a long time to warm up for the race and I competed with an extra top and gloves. My sinuses were much better, so the rest seemed to have done its job. There was a chance that the start was going to feel too easy, better take that into account. The coldness seemed to put a dampener on the excitement and without fanfare the race started. Today I wasn't wearing my heart rate monitor. No point after a week off. The numbers wouldn't mean much today. Plus the straps battery is flat and I've delayed getting it replaced. I'll just run a solid, but comfortable pace and see what happens. The course was good, nice, moderate rolling hills. Nothing steep enough to break your rhythm, but enough of a change to keep things interesting.
LOL. I love it. You are doing something very special for your kids too. I pushed the boys in the double stroller and pulled them on my bike. Now they are teenagers and are still not only active in sports, but they also do road races with me.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people think that kids don't understand. But they do. They will follow the examples you set.
What a good daddy you are. :)