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 …..
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!
