Tuesday, January 29, 2013

We’re crossing the border to Vancouver ….

We’re crossing the border to Vancouver ….  That's right Team Spangler is going International :) 

I'm embarassed to admit, but there has been lots going on…and I’ve been TERRIBLE at keeping the blog up….I keep telling myself I want “time” to make a great post, and then I get sidetracked with another project.  Since Vancouver is less than 100 days away I better get back to being more “blogger friendly” and mile runner focused J
So, in case you didn’t know yet…..I’ve officially signed up for the Vancouver Marathon!!!  It’s outside my “comfort zone” of being ready (Training obsession), familiar with the area, etc….but I’ve already got a passport, a friend who lives there, Team Fox involved, so I’m ready to go! (It's also listed as a top 10 Destination Marathon by Forbes)  I am wanting to challenge us this year to be “Coast to Coast”…..so I’ll be running Vancouver in May….and updates later on NYC In November…I’ll be on the Pacific Ocean and then make my way to the Atlantic J 
So dad, we’ll be coast to coast for you this year J  (Just not running ALL the miles in-between…may have to have some help with an airplane)
I have been trying to get the training back under control, it’s been so hit and miss with this weather and I’ve gotta find a way to be more determined to “get er done” (to throw in a little country slang there).  I hate a treadmill with a passion, but I suppose it’s necessary sometimes.  I somewhat have a fear of falling off the treadmill while running, I just have such a hard time focusing on keeping on the belt, I get sidetracked extremely easy…and how can I multi-task while running on a moving belt I’m afraid to fall of?  I also always feel I’m on mile 10 I’m so board when I’ve barely reached 1 mile point.
The Vancouver Marathon is set for May 5th so we are 96 days out….it seems "far away", but I’m already scared of the 26.2 miles J  I lost a little bit of training ground after the NYC marathon after getting sick, so I’ve been working on feeling that comfort zone of miles again. 
If somehow I come up missing during the race, I’m pretty certain there is a big possibility you can find me enjoying the views from the race route maybe sitting on a bench in the park.  If you want to entertain yourself a little bit (or become a little jealous…well jealous minus the 26.2 miles it will include)….Here is part of the race route that runs along the Pacific Ocean through Stanley Park….
 

Here is the course of the marathon winding through Vancouver.

 
Here is the Video Blurb from the official Vancouver Marathon Site …..

 
 (If that link doesn't work embedded...here is the direct link BMO Vancouver Marathon 2012 ) 

Now after typing this I feel the need to leave work and go for a run…..I hope this weather sticks out for today.  Keep checking the blog for more updates and stories….I’ve got a lot to catch you up on and a lot to share!  I’ll be sharing info soon of joining the “official” Team Spangler team through Team Fox I registered us for this year.  Also….if anyone wanted to make a donation via the Vancouver Team Fox project here is that website:
Missy Spangler Team Fox Vancouver Marathon Page
(If that doesnt' work the direct link is  http://www2.michaeljfox.org/goto/missyspangler
(Just click on the link)
 
I can’t tell you how excited I am for all the Team Spangler things to come this year!