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Running updates and Los Angeles Marathon

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Just popping in for a quick hello…

I haven’t been running too much since the Bronx 10 Mile. I was sore for a couple of days and then with schedules, I wasn’t able to fit a run in again until we were in Pittsburgh last weekend visiting family. I did a run/walk with Josh’s parents, his dad is training for his first triathlon and I’m helping coach. We ran/walked some pretty steep hills in the neighborhood and it felt really nice to get out there.

This past weekend, I was able to fit in a Wet Barre (Cardio!) class on Saturday morning. I’ve taken this class a couple of times postpartum and it really kicks my butt. Yesterday, I even managed a 2 mile run on the treadmill before heading to a baby shower. Let’s see how long I can keep up this routine for.

img_4525However, the most important running news as of late is that I signed for the Los Angeles Marathon in March. We have been toying with the idea of me running the Tokyo Marathon (it’s a World Major and a big bucket list race for me) in February but after much back and forth decided that such a big trip was likely too much with a 7 month old. I really wanted a goal race to train for post-baby and a vacation, and decided on Los Angeles. We loved our trip there earlier this year and are excited to go back. The course, from what I read, is somewhat hilly in the beginning but I am excited to run from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. Now I just need to find a way to start running consistently and the time to train for a marathon – wish me luck!

In other exciting news, I have been coaching my cousin for his first marathon and he ran his first half this weekend. Despite the crazy weather in Staten Island and being sick, he rocked it out there with a great time! I’m so excited for him to tackle NYC in a couple of weeks. And a BIG congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend – Staten Island Half, RnR Brooklyn Half, Twin Cities Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, Chicago Marathon and I’m sure a ton more that I am missing.

2015 TCS NYC Marathon (ah, it’s tomorrow!)

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I’ve enjoyed the week leading up the 2015 TCS NYC Marathon. Relaxed, calm, and not really thinking about this really long run I have to do tomorrow. Not relaxed or calm thinking about the move, new job, and sale of our apartment though!

I’m so lucky to enjoy this experience for the 4th straight time (well, technically 3rd race) and this year, NYRR has really topped it with the pre-race festivities this year.

I volunteered last Sunday at the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff 5-miler and got to cheer on some of my teammates and watch the winners of the race whiz by.

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The marathon pavilion was under construction during the race and later that day it was open to the public. I got to enjoy some of the displays with my teammates during practice on Tuesday.

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The finish line was under construction on Tuesday and the excitement was high. There were a ton of runners enjoying the hilly last 400 meters of the race and the glowing lights.

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And because Tuesday wasn’t enough, we enjoyed the pavilion and the finish line again for our last official practice on Thursday.

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On my way to the expo yesterday, I rode the new extended 7 train to Hudson Yards. Also, Josh experienced his first NYC Marathon expo! He has come with me to every expo except the NYC ones and I was excited he was able to come.

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At the expo, I felt like such a groupie when I saw major celebrity, Coach Brian. I think he was thinking how he could run away but it was too bad he had to work.

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And today, I went for a shakeout run, and now I am prepping for race day. Flat Cindy is mostly ready to go and carb-loaded. We’re heading out to the team pasta dinner shortly and then it will be relaxation time watching scary Halloween movies before bed.

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Good luck to all runners tomorrow! The NYC Marathon is an experience that cannot be replicated and I’m excited for my teammates to enjoy.