Lisa Sabin’s - Running And Being

I attempted to run 10 miles outside today in the snow here in Sunriver. The snow was falling softly, as the clouds portentously covered the sky. The forecast was 4-6 inches of snow. I couldn’t whimp out after all the gibing I had gotten from Michelle and Andrea.

I started out runnning around the golf course path. I had my ipod and was peacefully warming up and getting into my run when I had my first fall. I slipped on some ice and landed directly on my posterior. It didn’t really hurt. I got up and continued my run, contemplating 2 laps around the golf course. 30 minutes into my run I slipped and and fell into a pond or puddle which was at least 6 inches deep. I was soaked and with the temperature holding at about 29 degrees, I decided it probably wasn’t a good idea to run another hour outside.

I went back to my room, put on some shorts and headed for the fitness center. My shoes were wet but I didn’t really worry about it. I started noticing chaffing around mile 4. I looked down to find that my new Asics were red from rubbing between my big toe and the arch of my foot. Luckily, I was able to get a bandaid and finish out the run. When I got back to the room I accessed the damage. I have bruises on my left thigh from the dip in the water and blisters on both feet.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 03/28/2008
• Time: 18:39:05
• Total Time: 1:27:54.00
• Average Heart rate: 159
• Max Heart rate: 172
• Calories: 780
• Distance: 10 miles
• Average Pace: 8:47.09/mile

We arrived in Sun River, Oregon last night after a somewhat grueling trip from Seattle. The last time I was here was in 2003, when I did the endurance duathlon. That day it was 95 degrees and probabaly 100 humidity, at least it felt like that when I was running the half marathon. People were dropping like flies. There were only 6 women signed up for the duathlon and only 3 finished. Guess what? I came in 3rd, but it wasn’t quite as meaningful because I was also last! I was happy to finish though. I ran walked through the half marathon with my friend, Bucky who talked me into the event in the first place. Of course, I was questioning what the hell I was doing the entire time. The problem was that I opened my big mouth and told a bunch of people that I was doing the dualthlon. So, I had no choice but to finish.
The weather conditions are a little different today with snow in the forecast and a high of about 34 degrees. I have to admit that I considered jumping on the treadmill. They have a really nice fitness center here at the resort. However, I think Michelle would give me S#*! for the rest of my life if I did that. So, I am going to suck it up, wear everything that I own and brave the elements. That which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right?