Vegas...

I knew going into Marathon training that I would go through my ups and downs. Well, last week was a struggle of epic proportions. There is only one word to explain why this is: Vegas!

I recently took a trip to Las Vegas for a friend’s bachelorette party and my training runs took a backseat. Vegas clearly is a priority over a training run right?? I missed my 3 mile run on Saturday and a 5 mile run on Sunday. I did my best to return to my training as soon as possible. However, my body wasn’t exactly pleased. The first couple of runs were a complete disaster. I tried to take it slow and ease my way back into a solid pace but with each step I couldn’t help but be reminded of every drink I had in Vegas. Bad News Bears!

Last Saturday I ran a small Easter 5k race in Alexandria, VA. It was cold and rainy which never makes these things enjoyable. Despite the effects of Vegas still hovering in my system, I performed ok. I finished in just over 31 minutes. I know I can do much better than that but it’s a work in progress. Sunday was a bit more enjoyable. I completed a solid 10 mile run around the National Mall. It was a beautiful spring day in DC with fantastic weather. I kept a slow pace and completed the run without having to walk any of it.

This weekend I will run 3 miles on Saturday and 11 miles on Sunday. It should be very interesting. Happy Easter!