Miles:
3761 total / 712 in 2012
Goal:

To run HAPPY! Kick Toronto ass on May 6th. Figure out the trick to Around the BAy 'cause I really suck at that race!

Becky Matthews ran: What a crazy run-so f...

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  • 15 miles
  • 02:43 time
  • 10:55 pace
  • 1864 calories
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good I Get So Emotional Baby! 24 km 02:43 10:55 pace

What a crazy run-so fun of mixed emotions ranging from elation to possibly hitchhiking for the very first time. First off-Yay me! I finished this run despite it being damn hard! The windchill was barely tolerable and the bloody snow which worsened by the time I got into the open countryside. There is nothing but farms and nothing to sheild me from the arctic blast. I had a hard time running through town. The snow was more like sand so I ventured out in the country thinking the roads would be better-not much at all in fact. On my way back the roads turned really icy and I regretted being out there. I just wanted to get home but I could not call for a ride because it would have put my family in danger to drive to get me. I considered hitchiking or stopping at a strangers home for some relief. Frankly I was embarassed to be out there at times because I know I was making the drivers nervous even though I was dressed like a Solid Gold dancer and very visible-they were still not happy with me being out on the road. All I could think about was the bottle of Barolo on the counter for tonights supper and how badly I wanted to make it home in one piece! After having no point of reference I realized I had nearly climbed to the top of my nemises hill. WOW! I had a surge of adrenaline and came down the hill on the other side feeling renewed as I approached closer to home. I started to enjoy the run and even though the left side of my body was covered in a chunk of ice I started to get a bounce in my step. I even considered running further. Everything felt great. Then it was a big letdown back in town-with the new snow accumulation the roads were even worse than before and I really started to get sore. Needless to say-I was happy to be home and happy to have completed the run. The Barolo never looked so tempting but patience grasshopper :)

4 months ago

Calories
1864
  • Mark H.P
    Mark H.
    Mark H.

    What an adventure of a run, you are one mighty warrior runner Becky!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Brianna
    Brianna You're an Inspiration
    Brianna You're an Inspiration:

    WOWZERS! Way to battle the elements!!!!

    4 months ago

  • Shawna L.
    Shawna L.
    Shawna L.

    That is the thing about a long run - there can be so many different emotions that span over that kind of distance and time spent out on the roads. Awesome job pushing through a really tough day out there and enjoy the very well deserved bottle of Barolo.

    4 months ago • Like

  • William R.
    William R.
    William R.

    Way to fight the elements.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Claudia
    Claudia Nice Job
    Claudia Nice Job:

    Awesome job Becky!!!!!

    4 months ago

  • Cameron F.
    Cameron F. You're an Inspiration
    Cameron F. You're an Inspiration:

    Way to battle Becky!! You took it to mother nature and won

    4 months ago

  • Alana G.
    Alana G.
    Alana G.

    Unbelievable Becky! Glad you got through that--and now you'll always have a great story to tell. A bottle of Barolo is a nice carrot to get you to the finish line. I'll have to try that!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Robin B.
    Robin B.
    Robin B.

    WTG Becky!

    4 months ago • Like

  • William S.
    William S.
    William S.

    Way to push on though. Crazy to be on country roads with the wind and snow today, way to show the roads what you're made of. I've used the promise of a great meal at the end of a run as inspiration to push on though.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Georgina B.
    Georgina B.
    Georgina B.

    Glad you got home safely Becky! It was nasty out!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Sara S.
    Sara S.
    Sara S.

    Are we crazy or what? but think of the Bay race how well we will do due to our training, its what makes us stronger, but I sure was glad to have done my long training on Friday. How about a soak in some epsom salts with the B. tonight?

    4 months ago • Like

  • Amanda S.
    Amanda S. You're an Inspiration
    Amanda S. You're an Inspiration:

    Awesome run!!!!!! Way to go!!!!!!

    4 months ago

  • Spence D.
    Spence D.
    Spence D.

    Great run Becky, The conditions were Ickey today. I once ran the "Bay" in 4" of snow, So, you are trained for everything!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Allen
    Allen
    Allen

    Great long run Becky! You are one hard-core, tough as nails road warrior!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Barb G.
    Barb G.
    Barb G.

    SWEET!! braving the snow, ice, wind, and the mind to come out on top. what more can you ask for, really? :)

    4 months ago • Like

  • Evelynne K.
    Evelynne K. Great Performance
    Evelynne K. Great Performance:

    Quite the crazy run, but you persevered. You are not a redneck; you're a warrior! Bravo!

    4 months ago

  • Donna King R.
    Donna King R.
    Donna King R.

    crazy...tough...brave... don't know which adjective to use for you first...

    4 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Jeffrey H.
    Jeffrey H. Nice Job
    Jeffrey H. Nice Job:

    Sweet Becky!

    4 months ago