Well. I’ve been fighting off getting sick since last week when I got to Orlando. I felt it as soon as we landed and tried in vain to drink 6 Emergen-Cs in hopes it would cancel out the germs. I never got full-on benched sick, but I have the most disgusting cough that’s just barely going away.
So this week’s runs have been crappy as a result. I should have followed the “If it’s in your chest, you must rest” rule but I felt fine – I just sounded like a wounded sea lion. That’s all.
Anyway. My run is done. And I’m glad.
In other news… I drank champagne sparkling wine last night for no reason at all. That’s weird.
And I am starting to carb-load for Sunday. Carb early, carb often. That’s my motto.
I have a few admin things to do and then I am getting ready to head to Las Vegas for the RnR Las Vegas half marathon.
I’ve run this race a few times now so here are some tips on a great race…
Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half / Marathon Tips
1. Try to rest the day of the race. This is challenging since Las Vegas strip is very walk-able and fun. Plus the race doesn’t start until 4:30pm so you have all day to play. Do your best not to exhaust yourself before the gun goes off.
2. Hydrate! If you are living it up in Vegas with alcohol make sure to rehydrate before the race.
3. Fuel smart. There are a lot of amazing restaurants and buffets in Vegas. But, race day is probably not the time to try something completely new (you don’t want to regret it mid-race!). Plan to indulge Friday or after the race. Eat foods you know your body likes, things you are used to eating.
4. It’s a BIG race! This is one of the bigger races I’ve run so the expo and corrals are super crowded! Be prepared and plan accordingly to get to the events on time. Also make a plan to meet up with friends and family post-race since it’s crazy there too!
5. Have fun! It’s Las Vegas hello. Normally the LV strip is packed and crazy. This is your one chance to run right down it with all the flashing lights! Enjoy it. Look at all the runners dressed as Elvis. Tell the couples getting married “Congrats!”
Question: What are you doing this weekend?
I would think that sparkling wine is the perfect nutrition before a race in Las Vegas, right?
I ran RnR San Antonio! 🙂
It was the Penang Bridge Marathon this past weekend and it was fun tracking friends running the event. And it’s also in the dead of the night…or morning. FM started at 2am and the HM at 3am. Talk about fighting zzz monsters and running at the same time!
this weekend is work catch up for me!
haha I also carb early and often. I usually carb load everyday haha 🙂
haha I also carb early and often. I usually carb load everyday haha 🙂
hope you’re having fun in vegas! =)
Working and Sleeping 😀
Good luck and I hope you feel better!
Wish I was there…looks like you are already having a great time! Have fun!
I just got into Las Vegas this evening. Will run the full marathon. Actually recovering from a head cold combined with an ear infection. Did not run since 10 days ago, but ran 2 miles near the hotel this evening. One more short run tomorrow morning, then Expo to pick up my race stuff and then continuing to carbo load and to rest until Sunday afternoon.
Having a relaxing day at home tomorrow, and then a quick 5k on Sunday to support Special Olympics and my agency’s Fraternal Order of Police.
The flu is already in full effect around here. (not stomach flu)
I’m running Las Vegas too! I’m running with Team Challenge. It’s my first time, so the tips are much appreciated. Good luck and have fun!
I’m meeting my friends new baby tonight!
Awwww!!!
Looks like such a fun race, good luck!! I would love to be running in Vegas this weekend but I’ll probably go for a fall hike or bike ride 🙂
Hope you’re on the mend!
If sounds like a brilliant race- I know a few folks who are running!
I have a family Christening this weekend 😀
Yet another race I want to tackle!
Have fun and good luck in Vegas!
A few ladies from my running group left this morning for Vegas and I’m super bummed I made the decision earlier this year not to join in on the fun. Lesson learned. I’m not turning down any more trips!!
I have a 5k tomorrow morning, so I’ll put on my music and *pretend* I’m in Vegas…
I wish I was going to be running in Vegas! I’ll be spending my Saturday at a CPR/first aid class – definitely less fun.
“Carb early, carb often”…I like that motto!
When you said you drank champagne for no reason last night, I remembered that movie Failure to Launch where Zoey Deschanel used to have champagne Thursdays…my roommates and I tried tried to make that happen but it surprisingly never caught on
Let’s bring it back!
That looks like a super fun run!! I signed up for the Dallas Rock and Roll at the beginning of this year but wasn’t able to do it 🙁 but I think Vegas would be WWAAAAYYY better
yuck! It sounds like I’ve got the same thing you had!! Is it possible to spread germs via blogging?? If so, I blame you! 😉
I hope you feel better soon!!
Great job getting in your run! I think I may just take it easy today and do a little yoga instead of my usual full-on Friday workout…
Happy Friday!!
I got you sick! Fail!
Have fun and feel better! I swear by a combination of Emergen-C and Cold-EEZE to feel better quick!
I’m running 11 miles and Sunday and hope it isn’t too windy and rainy (I’m too scare to check the actual forecast). T-minus 2 weeks (from Sunday) until my 2nd Half Marathon!
Is that Chex with cinnamon? I haven’t had Chex in forever and it was one of my fave cereals.
I am working on Saturday, as usual. Might get a new iPhone on Sunday. Still stuck with iOS5 :\
Shoot on the cough….my son has that same cough and has had it for a couple of days….I win the bad mom award b/c he asked to stay home and I sent him to school with a pocket full of cough drops. (I am sure the teacher will thank me too…)
But, when he comes home he is always happy, wants to play with friends, and coughs. 😉 I feel a sore throat coming on??? What goes around comes around ~ I may need a sick day ~ hahaha!
Just have a few shots of Tequila and Dayquil- you’ll be totally good to go.
My weekend? Happy hour, taking dog for shots, yoga, lunch with friends, dinner with friends, paper grading, house cleaning- typical adult bs.
Good luck!!!
No shit I bought exactly that at the store right now.
Great minds think alike!
I have a local 5k race tomorrow, and my girls are both running in the 1-mile fun run. <—This makes it extra exciting. I love that my girls love running 🙂
Good luck in Vegas!
Vegas is my happy place…I so wish I was on my way there right now! Have a great race 🙂
I am pacing my husband in his first half marathon tomorrow! But because it’s Utah in November, it’s supposed to snow. I am excited for him and dreading running all in the same breath. Have fun in Las Vegas! I have several friends running the RnR.
I wish I was running the Las Vegas RnR this weekend. Have fun and good luck.
Running is about the last thing on my mind during a weekend in Vegas but good to know it’s an option. 🙂 Good tips!
I like your motto and will do the same for my 22 miler this weekend 🙂 Hope you feel better!