Oh the joys of post-marathon life. Sleeping in, gorging on whatever I want and giving my body ample time to…eeeerrrr….wait! The sleeping in and gorging part have been in full swing, but that whole R&R portion? Not so much. Perhaps in an effort to maintain my sanity, I barely even mentioned this little event I have on Sunday: the Big Sur marathon!
This weekend I’ll be taking on the Boston 2 Big Sur challenge. What is that, you ask? Why allow me to explain…
The challenge is an ingenious idea by the folks at the Big Sur Marathon to lure Boston runners back to the west coast to run what is hailed as one of the most beautiful marathons in the country. Open to 400 participants on a first come, first serve basis, the race challenges runners to two marathons, two coasts, in 13 days. That’s right, head out east for Boston, then in almost two weeks, head west for Big Sur. Have I ever done back to back (almost) marathons? Never! You can read more about the challenge and my thoughts on it here.
So here we are, in just a few days I’ll be venturing down to Big Sur, California with Aron, Susan, Alyssa, Roadbunner, Kristen, Jessica, and Tara to tackle 26.2 miles of what is touted to be one of the most gorgeous courses, but also one whose elevation profile puts Boston to shame. Who convinced me to do this? Oh wait, I did.
The sad news is that part of highway one actually collapsed a couple of months ago and the course had to be altered to an out an back – I can’t determine yet if this will be a pro or con for my mental anxiety; let’s just try not to think about it.
In the mean time I’m going to focus on kicking this cold – yes, another one; I’m still blaming Bart – and just keeping the legs awake. I’ve only run two easy, short runs (under five miles), and one 30 minute bike ride since Boston. The focus here is to treat this week like another taper week ensuring that my legs are as rested as possible.
I’m stoked for the girl’s weekend and the idea of having both of my legs still attached come Monday. Hey, a girl can dream!
Happy running!
P.S. On a total side note, I wanted to vent: If they play one more commercial for “The Voice” I might kick in my screen. I get it. You have a big ad budget. Ok, done now.
Good luck this weekend! You did amazing in Boston, btw!
You ladies are so hardcore! I will be saying a prayer for your legs & I can’t wait for the recaps w/ what will surely be the most spectacular marathon scenery in the country. Sure beats running through the ever so glamorous Framingham 🙂
you are insane. i can’t imagine running 10 miles this weekend let alone 26.2. that being said, i’m super excited to hear all about it from some of my favorite running ladies!
HECK YEAH!! Sorry to hear you’re sick (again). Definitely take this week easy & you’ll be in the best shape possible for Big Sur. Ok, I don’t actually know what that means. I’m scared. But it’ll be FUN!! See you Saturday!!!
WOW – you’re totally nuts and totally awesome in one adorable package! I thought about doing a back to back marathon this go-around (I want to run the Flying Pig), but the fiance was not a fan. He was convinced I’d hurt myself, and he’s probably right. I think I’d have to be scraped off the course. Big Sur sounds amazing! You’ll rock it, too!
You. Are Crazy. Good luck 🙂 You will be fine. Just enjoy it!
Big Sur, apart from my first marathon, has been my favorite to date. I ran it two years ago and set an amazing PR on a difficult course. The scenery will just carry you. Hills, Mountains, whatever you want to call it, I loved it. Run Strong, Finish Stronger.
You guys are rock stars, two marathons in 10 days is nuts but totally inspiring. Have fun!
Real bummer on having the rain that we had a month ago wash out part of the course! My cousin’s girlfriend is doing the Marathon, so I might be at the expo on Saturday to hang out with them, haha Make sure to take your camera, and enjoy the scenery!
I love that you are doing an almost back to back! It’s so crazy yet so fun!
And- I had to youtube the voice commercials because I’ve never actually seen them. I can see how they may aggravate you. haha
You’re gonna rock that race! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
WOWZERS girl I love your craziness!! This sounds AWESOME and like so much fun!! 😀
Hope you recover quickly!!
Good luck & looking forward to running it this weekend too!
Look at it this way, previously the B2BS Challenge was 6 days apart. Big Sur is later this year due to Easter. So you caught a nice little recovery breather 🙂
You’re gonna do great!
Oh dear! I hope you kick the cold SOON! You will rock this marathon, girl! 🙂
Sounds like so much fun! I hope you and all the girls have a good race!
That is such a cool idea! I hope you feel better soon!
kick butt this weekend girlfriend! <3
p.s. i wish that mrs necklace came in white gold!
oh gosh that’s right — I totally did forget you were doing Big Sur this weekend! I didn’t hear about the road collapse, that’s sad 🙁
I know you’ll do something crazy inspiring, no matter how sick or unrecovered you are…
btw, I have watched about 8 minutes of TV the past two weeks combined, and 6.5 of those minutes were commercials for The Voice
Good luck this weekend. I hope you have fun, it’s so nice that you know so many other people running! I’d love to try two marathons this close together, so I’m interested to hear how it goes for you.
Good luck. You guys are so lucky to do that. I’d love to see the Big Sur course. But then, anywhere in California is eye candy for me.
I”m ignoring the marathon part and just planning on having fun! (I hope…) Can’t wait to see you again!
I can’t imagine running one marathon, let alone two in a row! Also – that totally sucks about the route change!
I’ve decided that red is not Prince William’s best color. Kate looked so regal and beautiful.