Running in MN

Went to Minnesota for the holidays to visit my partners family. Haven’t been running in awhile because of being sick. I have just a few weeks to get ready for the Polar Dash, my first run in 2013.

I brought my running gear with us, because it will give me an opportunity to running cold weather.

It was really cold when I started, but after the first mile I was wearing up. I ended up doing 4 miles and it felt good.

Since I haven’t been running I decided to jut do the 10k rather than the half marathon for the polar dash in January.

Stay tuned I will write about that race!

Instagram Project

For the first 12 days of December Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series had an Instagram project, for each day post a picture about the theme. At the end of the 12 days there will be 12 winners to win the Rock ‘n’ Roll runners pass. I am hoping that I win one of them.

It was interesting to see other people’s pictures from their runs this year. To see the entries you can go to Instagram and got to: #RNRBestOf.

Below are my entries:

Day 1: Best view from a run…Along Lake Michigan heading north.

Day 2: One is the loneliest number…especially when on a loooong run! Spotlight your support by instagramming a photo of your rock-solid running partner…was able to run with each of my relatives in this photo along the course.

Day 3: My Inspiration. It started with a mouse. I wanted this medal! Now what inspires me is my health…check out my blog to read my journey!

Day 4: Pre-race ritual…Taking pictures and post on Instagram and Facebook.

Day 5: Best costume. A running Mickey! Although you can’t see my tail!

Day 6: Best Course Shot. Finding Snow White and giving her a kiss @ Disneyland Half Marathon.

Day 6: Best Course Shot. Approaching Sleeping Beauty’s Castle as the sun rises @ Disneyland Half Marathon

Day 7: From a pit of mud to a heard of sheep…show us the best running path obstacle you’ve encountered. Not really and obstacle but a distraction, had to stop and check out the sights and picture opportunities.

Day 8: Best Running Group. My relatives!

Day 9: Best on course sign. Love seeing the signs that Ricky makes for me, they are very motivating.

Day 10: Yea, we know you’re a hot shot…Football players aren’t the only ones with celebratory stances. We want to see your bet finish line pose…not a pose, but my favorite finish line picture when I realized I caught up to my ousting at the finish line!

Day 10: best finish line pose. A usual pose for me 🙂 … Chicago Hot Chocolate 15k

Day 11: We’re impressed…no matter your finish time. How do you display your medal? Show us a picture of your best medal display . … Not that many medals for this year but proudly displayed on the wall!

Day 12: Whether you cheers with a beer or give your friend a sweaty bear hug…show us your best post race celebration picture. #RnRBestof … Soaking it all in, finishing my first 1/2 marathon – Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll Half.