Nov 15th - Last Race of 2009

Lesson learned today: if you enter a 1/2 marathon, training for it might be a good idea. Not running since the last one does not work. Also don't tell the person you're running with that since running the AFC in August, the only training run I've done since is a 5 miler. Or don't say anything about being sick all week. I believe I pissed off my new running partner.

On a way cool note, Andrea did rollerblade the 1/2 marathon today for her first time. She has not skated competitively in 15 years but managed to finish 3rd in her division. Kids & I are so proud of her. She wanted to leave the race after party but I told her "no way, you have to stay to pick up the new hardware" :)

On a sad note, this was the last race or big event for me for 2009. I will take some rest days and start training again soon. This does not mean I will stop riding or running, just cutting back a lot.