Not Too Bad for Being Sore

Oh crap, over training, super sore. 


The training was for another race. This time instead of a 5K I pushed myself to do a 10K! I ran 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles, during the actual race. And another 2.5 following the race as we walked around Santa Cruz. That means I was moving for a total of almost 9 miles! 


In addition to the length of the race, this race was unique because I am usually not sore starting a race so I run the whole time. But this one was also longer so I needed to walk more of it so I did not have the speed I wanted. But due to more miles, I still had a high output. 


It was also unique because this race was along the coast of Santa Cruz. You could see the ocean almost the whole time. You race from the Natural Bridges Beach all the way to The BoardWalk. 


A challenge that racers face on race days is the lack of easily accessible restrooms. This race was no exception. I needed to wait and find one about halfway through. After that I felt much better. 


Overall I was having a good day. I was saying “Good Morning” to everyone running. Yes I am that annoying person that has to say “hi” when people pass by. I do that to show strangers there is still love in the world, we are never alone! This gesture is contagious and other people were also saying hi and in a good mood. 


It was a good day. I got out of the house. I got to go to the ocean. I got to workout with a friend. I saw some birds just chillin’. I got to experience life. And yet again blessed with another day. 


Not too bad for being sore.

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