"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.”
Frank A. Clark
This weekend, I am in Québec city. I'm having a wonderful time with my sister, who is here for a book fair. Saturday, I had 16K on the menu (of course I planned 16.1K, which is 10 miles :)). Now, Québec city is beautiful, BUT it is VERY hilly. I'm guessing runners who train here must do great in races! Also, today was a VERY windy day...I'm talking gusts at 80K/h. I was quite worried about what that would mean for me, being a rookie runner and all. The nearest park was "Les Plaines d'Abraham", which I was told had lots of nice running trails.
This is at the entrance and it scared me a little.
There were also these paths around the park.
The first 3 to 4K were done on hills and even on a trail in a wooded section. It was beautiful, but by the end of the trail I actually had to walk up the hill, it was so steep (this happened twice in all)! Then after a little more of the hills...there appeared before me, my saving grace...a track! It still had a little climb and a little descent as you went around, but really it was nothing. I'm not sure how long it was (at least 1K), but I went around about 7 times and I was at 12K when I left. Back to the hills I went, heading towards where I had come from.
The last K was almost all downhill and I was grinning like a fool as I was running down this beautiful street, towards my goal distance. This run was relatively slow, what with the hills and the wind, but I'm totally pleased with how I did. I completed 16.1K at 7.28m/K (or 10 miles at 12m/mile), which took me exactly 2 hours. Plus, I was feeling no pain and I felt good.Yay me!
I hope everyone had a nice weekend...looking forward to reading all the race recaps.
Cheers!
28 comments:
Hills and wind...you must be a stronger runner after that!!!
Pain free is truly a blessing!
Have a great Day!
" Never, ever, ever give 100% in anything you do. . . Always give more!"
Written in 2010 by Rich Barnes --- Massachusetts
I think this fits you...your bro.
Oooo, that hill looks tough, way to knock that one out, girl!!! Awesome pictures...the town looks really cute and quaint. I need to venture up North someday - but not in winter ;). Happy Sunday!
Nice work on your 10 miler! I've not gone that far yet, I'm looking forward to getting in the double digits! You ARE hardcore :D
Congrats on the 10! You ARE hardcore! I did 10 this weekend too. :)
Those hills are making me nauseous just looking at them but I adore Quebec!
Nice run! Those hills and wind will only make you stronger!
Nice job on the run - looks like a hilly, beautiful run!
Wow! Nice job on all of those hills, I am very impressed!!!
Hi Anne,
Nice work on your 10 miler girl!! You did it...I am proud of you:) What a gorgeous hilly course! You actually did it really smart by running a nice easy pace. You got the distance in and managed to stay injury free.
Great job with the hills. Glad you are feeling better - and strong!
WooHoo. Is this a long run milestone?! Hills are tough! GReat job.
Good for you! Looks like a beautiful place to run and tackle some hills! Enjoy your time there.
Looks beautiful!! Glad you had a good run!
So excited for you! Sounds like an excellent run!
Thanks for the pictures, I need a little trip! Sounds like you had a fun run!
Congrats on your first 10 miler! Sounds like a wonderful weekend in Quebec City. I love it there!
I love the title of this post. My friends and I were talking on the way down here about how we want to go to Quebec City. I have always been intrigued by the marathon there in August. I liked your pictures.
Sounds like a lovely run! Good job!
That is wonderful Anne! Well done! I don’t like running in the wind at all but sometimes it helps to cool me down and that can be a blessing in really hot temps. You are very dedicated and inspiring.
Congratulations and yes, YOU ARE HARDCORE! Way to stick it out and fight the elements.
Doesn't it feel great?
great job. way to build up. 26.2 can't be far off now!
Excellent job! Sounds like you made the most of your adventure. Keep it up and you'll be doing a marathon in no time at all!
That's a sweet 10 miles. Great job!
awesome effort!!
Looks like a beautiful spring day to go for your long run. Quebec conjures up so many romantic images for me. Must be the movies.
So fun to have a glimpse of Quebec! Gorgeous blue sky! I'm glad your run went so well even with all of those hills and the wind. (Have I told you how much I hate running in wind?)
YAY for you! Love the photos. Keep it up!
Great job on the 16.1K! I always wonder how I would be different as a runner if I trained in a "hilly" city!
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