Sunday, March 21, 2010

Not bad at all...

"Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order."
Anne Wilson Schaef

Remember that there's a difference between doing your best and being a perfectionist...I just thought I'd mention that.
Yesterday, uber hubby and I ran a nice 3K and it went fine. In the evening we went to Ben and Miglena's for dinner and it was delicious and we had an amazing time!
Good friends :)
I am proud to say that despite the asthma crap, today I ran my 10K (this was not a race, just my long run). The cool thing about being Canadian, is that 10K sounds longer than 6.2 miles and 7.27min/K sounds faster than 11.07min/mile...so TGIC! ;)
Actually, I'm pretty pleased with my time, because I wasn't pushing (except the last K) and I had to take some Ventolin at the half-way point (to be expected). Still overall, a very respectable run.

Despite the return of the hat, mits and coat. This is post-run and I'm all wet!
Miglena, just so you know, I tried one fresh date before the run and one after about 50 minutes. I know you said two before heading out, but I really need to get used to the taste first. I'm sure it was beneficial though, and by the time I get to 14K and over, I should be ready for two :)

Looking forward to reading all the race recaps.
Cheers!

20 comments:

misszippy said...

Looks like a great weekend. Congrats on your race. Glad you are pleased with it!

TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...

Good job on the 10K! You're right about the whole K vs. Mile thing ... maybe I'll make the switch. It would make me feel so much faster!

ajh said...

You do look wet! I hope you got to go in and take a hot shower right away!

Julie said...

Hi Anne,
It looks like you had another nice weekend:) It must be so nice to share not only your love of running with Meglina but to also be good friends that socialize outside of running:)

Nice job on your 10k Anne:) You are doing so well! Bummer about the wet snow:(

Chloe said...

Congrats on the great race! Is that rain or snow that I see?

Claire said...

Good for you!!! You look MAD HARDCORE after that run lady!!

Marlene said...

Sounds like a nice weekend! Congrats on the 10K! (I agree, love being Canadian since the distances sound so much longer, hehe)

Meg said...

Eekk, back to the warm clothes?! It won't be long I'm sure. Anyway, nice job on the 10k(it does sound longer)and girl, I LOVED your quote. Loved it. You should blog, blog, blog about that one RIGHT now...some of us need to hear it!
I hope you have a nice week!
meg

teacherwoman said...

Congrats on your 10K! :)

MomRunningFromCancer said...

Looks like your weather switched to snow - similar to ours. But today was beautiful.

Great running in the relapse of snow / with your hat, mits and coat.

Enjoy the week.

Heather said...

Nice job on the runs - especially that 10K in the icky weather! I agree, I think min/km sound so much speedier than min/mi. :)

Miglena said...

good pace! I am glad you took the dates :) did they make any (noticeable) difference?

AM-GoalsfortheWeek! said...

omg! that last pic of you...it's so cold! brrr! and love the pic of you and your friends. I saw your friends bog and had to follow;-)

Jennifer said...

Great job on the 10K Anne! You look so happy in those pictures, even all wet!

Psyche said...

Hi, Anne

Congrats- and love the pictures you post!

By the way, every once in a while I come across someone who cannot email me at work. Something to do with our server...you can send your info to psyche.wimberly@yahoo.com if you like.

Jon Gilchrist said...

Keep chuggling along...

Amy said...

Good run! Too bad about the weather...

I also eat dates before running - I absolutely LOVE them! Much better than any gel...

kilax said...

Great job on your 10K! I had to laugh at the "TGIC"!

Johann said...

Sounds like you had some good fun again. I'm also happy my country measures in km. Makes all the goals feel easier! I have lots of respect for you and what you are doing with running. Keep well!

Jill said...

It looks a little chilly...is that snow? I'm so over winter! Great job on your 10K, sounds like a lot of fun. Keep running strong, girl!!