I leave this weekend to tackle the Platte River 1/2 for state #26 Colorado... this is the beginning of the last 1/2 of my journey--- crazy.
PROS
Aside from that, I'm excited to knock a state of my belt as well as explore a new city as well.
PROS
- I get to meet, in the flesh, Kim's husband , S--- he apparently is a fan of my dance videos Kim has shown him, so I expect I'll have to show him some live versions
- Just saw on facebook that Kara from Miles High Maven is running the race. Originally Kara was on our Colorado Ragnar Relay team, but when Ragnar decided to change the date, our team fell apart (this will be another post entirely) so I'm excited about the potential opportunity to actually get to meet her after all -- just waiting for a response via facebook.
- I have been told that its hard to get medals from Colorado races, so to choose wisely, this race has a medal (which is why B & L are running it this year since they didn't give it out last year)
Cons:
- We had a slight cold snap here in Nashville and its been in the low 60s all week, this weekend is going to be GORGEOUS-- Photo below left is Nashville's Weather, the right, Denver's. I already had 3 emails today at work asking if I was going to be laying by the pool this weekend... so unfair :(
you see that "rain/ snow/ wind"- NOT excited about that
- Reading B's recap HERE of the race last year it looks like I have to deal with my biggest pet peeve--- large groups of slow moving people filing into a tiny spot. In this case the trail only being 3 people wide, argh!!! I guess I'll have to hustle and bustle for the first 1.5 miles before the trail starts.
- I'm nervous about what to expect with noticeable difference in sea level than what I'm used to. I think it's safe to say my breathing will be off, thus making it more difficult when running. So I don't really have any time goals- no time goals = "what the heck do I shoot for?" (not that I need to PR, but its nice to know to have a range / pace to stick aim for)
Aside from that, I'm excited to knock a state of my belt as well as explore a new city as well.
Anyone else have racing plans this weekend?
