Yesterday was another group run and this time, I hit my goals! After last week's shortened run, I stayed inside during the week and cross-trained on the bike. I started to feel slightly better, but my back and ribs were still sore and achy. Luckily, the sports med chiropractor that has helped me multiple times before came through again on Thursday. After 15 minutes of work, my back felt slightly better and this improved throughout the day. Things were looking up for the long run.
Our group run started in Wellesley and ran on the marathon route in to Newton and Brookline. We had a cold start (~10F) and a stiff breeze at our backs but set out on our 12-18 miles. As I started, I wasn't sure how I'd feel or what to expect, but I felt pretty good. Chatting with some friends helped pass the first few miles at a good but slow pace. After 2 miles though, I started chatting with a 1st-timer and before I knew it, we had picked the pace up. We continued the quicker pace throughout the run and the 16-miles "flew" by. I wasn't sure what mileage I wanted to hit but am glad to have tackled 16 this past Saturday.
These runs are enjoyable in large part due to the volunteers who stand in the cold, pour water and gatorade, and cheers us on. The Dubucs are a staple at the runs and love to support us, even on the coldest days. Matty battled cancer, eventually losing his battle, but his family & friends are out there every week supporting all the DFMC runners. They have been regulars throughout my 6 DFMC years and we can't thank them, and all the volunteers, enough for spending their Saturday mornings pouring water and gatorade!
Our group run started in Wellesley and ran on the marathon route in to Newton and Brookline. We had a cold start (~10F) and a stiff breeze at our backs but set out on our 12-18 miles. As I started, I wasn't sure how I'd feel or what to expect, but I felt pretty good. Chatting with some friends helped pass the first few miles at a good but slow pace. After 2 miles though, I started chatting with a 1st-timer and before I knew it, we had picked the pace up. We continued the quicker pace throughout the run and the 16-miles "flew" by. I wasn't sure what mileage I wanted to hit but am glad to have tackled 16 this past Saturday.
These runs are enjoyable in large part due to the volunteers who stand in the cold, pour water and gatorade, and cheers us on. The Dubucs are a staple at the runs and love to support us, even on the coldest days. Matty battled cancer, eventually losing his battle, but his family & friends are out there every week supporting all the DFMC runners. They have been regulars throughout my 6 DFMC years and we can't thank them, and all the volunteers, enough for spending their Saturday mornings pouring water and gatorade!
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