Yesterday was a beautiful day. High 50s and sunny with not a lot of wind. Jones had a dentist appointment and then Beer Geek went out on a 2 hour bike ride. Finally, at around 3, it was my turn. My intention was 4-6 miles of easy running.
It wasn’t a perfect run. I had issues with my calf tightening and my foot going numb. I had a bit of pain in my right foot. But, somehow, I got in a groove and kept going and going until I realized dusk was approaching and I wasn’t dressed appropriately. I picked it up for the last mile and actually ran it at under a 10 minute pace. I felt accomplished and strong when I finished. I didn’t intend to sneak up on my long run, but obviously it worked!
More importantly, Zooma is running a contest! They are looking for an inspirational blogger who they will send, along with a reader, to run Zooma Napa Valley! All expenses paid! And I’m not entering, so you have a chance to win. ;o)
Not interested in entering or not a blogger? Here are some really awesome bloggers to vote for:
It appears that you can vote once a day and that you can vote for more than one blogger. If I’ve left you off the list (or you are entering now that you’ve seen this post), feel free to drop your link in the comments.
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An unintentional long run – well done! There’s no need to dread it if you didn’t actually plan on doing it. And to finish feeling strong – they’re the runs that we all love.
Char recently posted…28 Years
Great run! I got some weird leg stuff happening and powered through too. Thank goodness for my foam roller!
Half-Crazed Runner recently posted…The Four R’s to Recovery
I DO live near NAPA!!!
hmm 🙂
Carla recently posted…Four ways slacklining parallels my life.
My first 5k and more…I entered.
Darlene recently posted…Monday Running Update
nice work on the ten mile run! unplanned? even more impressive!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…25 Weeks Pregnant – A Dream
It’s NAPA! Why aren’t you entering?? LOL
Diana recently posted…Surprises
Thanks for sharing my link! I sure could use the VOTES! 🙂
Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Keen: For the Love of Socks!
Thanks for the shoutout. Winning that trip would really help with my quest to #RaceAll50… this little adventure is getting expensive, no? Hubby says I gotta scale back the travel in ’14… oh poo! 😉
Run With Jess recently posted…Safety Tips for Winter Running
Everytime I see a Zooma post I want to run one even more! I need Zooma closer to Cincinnati 🙂
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness recently posted…{Recipe ReDux} Lightened Up Southwest Pizza
I sort-of want to enter just because it has been ages since I’ve been to Napa!!
Great job on the 10 mile run!
Kim recently posted…Do Clothes “Make” Us?
I entered too! I’d love to win and bring a reader with me <3
Shiawase Life – http://woobox.com/h3xho2/vote/for/1848690
Krissy @ Shiawase Life recently posted…RECAP: 2014 ZOOMA Florida Weekend (+ more ZOOMA magic in store?)
I don’t think I’ll enter but I’ll definitely vote!
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