For those of you that read my blog know that I ran Back to Back to Back races these past three weekends:
*January 7th: The Southern California Half Marathon
*January 15th: PF Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Half Marathon
*January 21st: The Temecula Valley Half Marathon
3 Half Marathons in 3 weeks. Crazy, eh? Probably. Crazy because I didn't share with many friends and acquaintances about the 3rd race. I wasn't planning on running the Rock 'n' Roll race. The plan was to rest up and train for the Temecula race but plans changed. I met my expectations and goals with the first two races. The race that meant the most to me was the Temecula race...the race that I simply gave up at Mile 5. I didn't dress accordingly and allowed the wet and cold weather to get the best of me. I am happy I did run that last race. It was such a beautiful course. I've been to Temecula before but never spent time around the wineries. Next year I plan to stick with the sentimental Irvine race and the Temecula race.
Running has helped all aspects of my Life. The self therapy during long runs is by far the most satisfying. I have learned to be my own best friend and therapist during the quiet miles. I no longer run in circles. Will I ever run Back to Back to Back Races again? Hell to the NO -- Praise!
