Well, it finally happened! After very little running since October 4th, stepping away from my blog and barely thinking out running, inspiration happened! I was thinking that I may have needed some more time than usual away from the rigors of running, but all it took was some time well spent yesterday afternoon. My daughter invited me to watch some of her friends run in the MIAC Cross-Country Championships at Como Park. I was ambivalent, as I had a lot to do and let's face it, the weather was far from stellar yesterday. I am so glad I went; it's been ages since I went to a race as a spectator, and this was a wonderful event. Hundreds of young female runners, grimacing, fighting, pushing, struggling through cold, swampy, windy and muddy conditions to finish the 6K course. Then it was the guys turn, same determination and fight, even had 6 runners go down at the start in the standing water of Como Park Golf Course, causing a false start. Saw a few runners hurl, many in obvious pain, saw snot covered faces, and lots of muddy legs. It was fantastic. I have never wanted to run so badly in all my life. Wished I could have joined them, but yeah, that would have been weird!
I will get my turn next week at Rocky's Run at the U of M Golf Course, however. I think this will be my 7th time running this event. I missed it last year. It's a cross country race to raise money for the Women's U of M CC team. So, next Sunday it will be my turn to be grimacing. Can't wait.
Happy Running!
Rick
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