Saturday, January 22, 2011

Officially Official

This morning I took the plunge and signed up for my 3rd half marathon in May! Training will not actually start until February but the fee increased tomorrow so I decided to go for it and run this race as redemption for my race last fall!


This morning I braved the ultra cold temps (8F feels like -3F) and ran 5.6 easy miles at 8:25 pace. I bundled up with 2 pairs of spandex, 2 long sleeve under armour tops, a sweatshirt, hat, gloves, and face mask. The sun was out and I just settled into an easy pace and actually was not cold at all!


Have a great weekend!!

21 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    yay for A) not being cold and B) registering :D

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    yay for A) not being cold and B) registering :D

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  3. ChristineJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    You look like you just robbed a bank :) Awesome job on getting your miles and AND signing up for the race!Yeah

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  4. RebeccaJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    YAY! I am just about to sign up for the Flower City half, too. Unfortunately since I am not even back to running again it won't be an attempt at a PR, but *hopefully* a celebration of being able to run that far again!!

    Great job getting out in the cold - WOW! Glad you were warm.

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  5. JohannJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Nothing better for motivation than registering for a race! Good luck with the training and stay warm!

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  6. Kim (Book Worm Runs)January 22, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Signing up for a race is the best motivator!! :) And good for you for getting out there in the below zero temps...you are hardcore!!

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  7. SuzyJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    You are brave running in these cold temps! Can't wait to read about your training and next half.

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  8. Running LibrarianJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I hope you don't run near any banks..you might make them a bit nervous with the mask lol Congrats on signing up for the marathon.

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  9. AngieJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    You are a pro at layering!!! Good luck training for your half marathon!

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  10. KimJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Yay! I am excited about your half!

    And good for you for the cold run! I ran yesterday when it was -5 and felt nice and warm :)

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  11. Fruit FlyJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Awesome! Once for registering for another marathon, and another "awesome" for surviving the weather!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Congrats on registering! I'm glad I'm not the only one who is prompted to register because of fee increases. And, yeah,I got to stop complaining of coldness here in AZ- you are hardcore!

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  13. The LaminatorJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    You're amazing J! How do you sign up for a race when it's 8F outside? Haha =) That's really cool! Half marathon in May sounds fabulous. Best of luck in your training. Hopefully it will be a lot warmer when you start!

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  14. Glenn JonesJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    It doesn't look like you're not cold! Brrrrr!

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  15. Tracy SimmonsJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Good for you for getting out there is the cold. I took today off, but will be jumping back out tomorrow morning!

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  16. NicoleJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    wooot for registering!!!!! i love 1/2 marathons!!!!

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  17. MarciJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Wow that is a fast recovery pace especially in that cold weather, yay for registering for your spring HM!

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  18. dannie chOOngJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    hey hey, congrats for being nominated as one of the "Best Running Blogs 2011" hope to read many more of your fantastic running stories. sending you greetings from Malaysia...

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  19. d.a.r.January 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Yay!! Congrats on signing up!!

    And ps--it's totally unfair that your legs look that skinny while wearing all of those layers. I tend to look more like the pillsbury dough boy when I run during the winter!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    If you keep up your training you are going to be AMAZING :)

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  21. MarleneJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Look at you all bundled!!! I am so over the cold, even though I just had a nice break from it. (Actually, that makes it worse!)

    Congrats on signing up for the half! YAY!

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