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5 Photos Friday – Highs and Lows

March 21, 2014 by MCM Mama 20 Comments

The last seven days have been filled with some major highs and lows. It was hot, it was cold. I ran fast for 13.1, I barely made it through 10 miles. I worked, I ran, I shopped, I ran some more, I shoveled snow, I ran again.  The one thing I didn’t do was sleep.  Funny how running for hours every day means it’s virtually impossible to get everything else done.  In all, I ran 57 miles over 6 days. (And if you follow me on instagram, you’ve seen several of these pictures.)

1. My week started with a jaunt through DC – the RNR USA Half Marathon.  While it wasn’t my fastest, or even my favorite half marathon, it was solidly in the top 10.  Well organized, great course, and I felt strong the whole time.  And I got the best finish line picture EVER!
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2. Then it snowed. Again. WTF?  We woke up to 8 inches of snow on St. Patrick’s Day.  The parade was canceled and Beer Geek got his daily workout by shoveling the sidewalks.  (I left those for him ’cause I’m nice like that.) My next few runs were plagued by unshoveled sidewalks and slipper spots.  In March?!?

 

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3. Despite missing a few practices due to snow, the show went on and Jones and the Honors Orchestra performed their concert.  I have zero musical ability and can’t keep a beat to save my life, so I’m always astounded by my child’s ability.

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4. On Thursday, I ran my last double digit run in my training plan.  From now until June 1, every time I run more than 9 miles, it will be in a race.  It was a long, hard winter of training.  It was cold, there was snow, I was juggling too many commitments…  This final run gave me one last opportunity to develop my mental toughness.  I fell in mile 3.  Less than a quarter of a mile later, I tripped and fell again.  I had blood dripping off my hand and blood soaking the top of my sock.  I decided I was done and started walking home.  Somewhere in that mile, I began running again.  And I kept running. And running. And I finished the intended 10 miles.  Bloody and sore, but done.  (Picture intentionally made “sepia” so as not to gross out my readers.)

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5.  Finally!  Time to celebrate!  I worked hard this winter.  Now I get to run all of the races!  Some will be fast, some will be slow, but I plan to enjoy every.single.minute!

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Only a few more days to enter my PROCompression Sock giveaway!!! (Another giveway starts next Monday, so stay tuned to see what that is…)

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  1. Meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:50 am

    You certainly did have some ups and downs (literally). Yay for completing RnR and for your son’s concert. Boo for more snow and your fall!
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  2. Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Wow sorry to hear about those falls. You must be careful out there. You don’t want to miss races due to injury!!!
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  3. Jade says

    March 21, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Of all the musical instruments my parents got me to play, I absolutely would have loved to play the cello. That instrument to me is the best sounding, the music is plays is astounding and I just very much love that instrument.
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  4. Kim @ (Just) Trying says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Yeah you! My 10 this morning is done, then 10 tomorrow and then time to dial it back and get ready for the fun.
    I’m so proud of you and your snowy runs. And, I’m glad I live in Oregon, haha.
    3 more weeks, 3 more weeks!
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  5. Amanda @runtothefinish says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    woot woot the hay is in the barn so to speak 🙂
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  6. Michelle @Baby Blues to Running Shoes says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I think I would cry if it snowed again at this point! I would love to get to run the RnR DC race. It looks like such a great course!
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  7. Amanda H says

    March 21, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Oh man so glad I moved to California right before this winter got crazy. Congrats on the half finish and on completing training through such a tough winter!
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  8. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    March 21, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Congrats on RnR DC! I ran that one 2 yrs ago and really liked the course. So sorry about your fall and am wowed by the fact that you finished the run! It’s suppose to snow here again next week – I just can’t take it any more 🙁
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  9. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    Congrats again about RnRUSA! I’m loving your finish line photo.

    And boo to the snow. Can you believe that its officially spring and there’s MORE snow in the forecast for next week? This never ending winter needs to end NOW!
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  10. Kim says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    9 miles or less unless racing? You are a running machine!!! Sorry about the fall – hopefully nothing major! Glad you relaxed with a nice drink!!!
    57 miles in 60 days is amazing!!!
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  11. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Nice work on the half! I refuse to acknowledge that snow will and can happen anymore. ENOUGH!
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  12. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run, DC says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Dang mama! You are working it out — and OUCH — so impressed you fell twice and kept it moving. Rock on 🙂
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  13. jill conyers says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    Can you freakin’ believe snow is forecasted for tomorrow! Ugh! I admire musical talent of which I have none. Nice job to your son.
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  14. Jennifer says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Congrats on the RNR! Hope your knee heals quickly!
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  15. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! says

    March 21, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    I love your recap in pictures, and I also love that your son is so musical! Yay for orchestra!
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  16. Jeneen says

    March 22, 2014 at 5:27 am

    SNOW? I’d cry and eat a half gallon of ice cream at this point. Temps are warming up in GA but too quickly. I’ve already seen pollen. That means a hellaciously hot summer in the South. Sorry about the knee. 🙁

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  17. Chaitali says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Ugh, I’m hating this March snow! I keep thinking we have to be almost done with Winter. And I am so impressed you kept running after those falls. Way to go!
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  18. Rachel G says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I’m at least glad that we didn’t get any brand new snow this week, though the snow we already had shows no signs of disappearing yet!

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  19. Heather says

    March 22, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I’m good for falling when I run. I have very interesting scar patterns on my knees from tripping while running, and I almost never stop the run either haha. That usually gets me yelled at, so I’m glad to see I’m not the only one 🙂
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  20. Diana says

    March 23, 2014 at 7:51 am

    You are beastly! (In a good way! LOL)
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