So I made the full 10 mile journey today -- we got to see Golden Gate Park (the flowers were gorgeous) and Ocean Beach (lots of surfers and crashing waves) as well as the San Francisco Zoo. (I was on the lookout for roaming tigers). In the spirit of Robbie (nephew) I did my best to jog/walk the first 7.5 mile, and frankly walked the last 2.5 (with a couple blisters). But I'm happy with my time and I felt like I could have walked another 3.1 if I had to (which I will in a month).
I tried gummy bears at the half way mark and they really seemed to provide some energy - might have to get some to carry along on the course when I go.
One of our team, Sara has an injury so she's not sure if she will be able to compete in the Spring but she was there cheering us on. She reminded me that in early February, I had difficulty doing a mile down at Sports Basement (Presidio)...3 Months Later I've logged my first 10 miler EVER.
Got to meet Raul (Rachel's husband) who was such a nice guy to come out with Toby (their 11 year old dog) to cheer us on during the run. As I said to Rachel in the car "You got a good one!"
I also tried the cold bath today - for 10 minutes -- to see if that will help recovery along with my standard Aleve. Carmel and Karen are coming up to the city tonight for dinner and show -- I need to rest up.
Big shout out to the Knapp family in New Jersey who sent a "you can do it" message this morning that really helped get me motivated.
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