Boston 2013 Days 91-97: #RunChatHunt

This week I have been working to complete the #RunChatHunt; an online scavenger hunt via Twitter put on by who else, The Run Chat. Submissions were taken earlier in the month, then votes were taken for the top 10 and here they are in order. (In parenthesis are what my pictures are) All pictures are below the list.

Running sticker (26.2 from my car)
Bridge (covered bridge on small path by St. Francois Country Club)
Hill that will be run (Maple Valley Hill; it's a monster)
Christmas decorations still up (wreath with lights)
Historical sign (Missouri Mines at St. Joe park)
Letters to create #runchat (most from golf course)
Welcome to sign (Farmington welcome sign on North side of town)
Water (Tampa Bay from our run there 2 weeks ago)
Mile marker (local 5k marking on road)
Favorite place to run (St. Joe Park)

Boston 2013 Days 78-90: Tampa and More Snow

As the runners knee has slowly faded my mileage has picked back up and just in time too; Boston is only 3 weeks away. Last weekend Aimee and I took a long awaited trip to Tampa for the Kenny Chesney and Eric Church show at Raymond James Stadium. It's was a surprise trip for Aimee and knocked an item off her "bucket list" as I had purchased Sandbar tickets for the show (next to stage). It was amazing!

Of course no trip would be complete without exploring the local running scene and with a little help from Twitter @marybaum20 and @krissymmurphy we found one of the most popular trails in Tampa that winds along the Bay and through Downtown. Aimee and I ran together for the first time in a long time before splitting so I could finish with 16 and her with 13. Aimee has the STL GO! 1/2 in two weeks and she is going strong and ready to return to racing.

We also found some time to make it over to Clearwater Beach which was great considering we returned home to 37 degrees and 4 inches of cold rain. This week has been no different as Spring continues to remain hidden and temperatures rarely make near 40. With April one week away, today we received a fresh batch of snow, and my "down with Winter" protest reached a new low as I actually ran on a treadmill! That's right, first time all Winter, and it technically came 5 days into Spring. Here's to warmer weather in the days to come.

Boston 2013 Days 57-77: Ironman Kansas 70.3

I've been busy; and not just with running. My work load has really started to increase in the swim and bike department and for good reason. This past week I signed up for what will be my first Ironman. 70.3 Kansas will be June 9, 2013 in Lawrence, KS. Besides the fact that I have to visit the home of the hated Jayhawks, I am really looking forward to this event and it has helped re-energize my training not only for triathlons but for Boston as well.

After Boston, but before Kansas, I plan to compete in two local sprints to help prep me for the 1.2 mile swim, 56 bike, and 13.1 run. The bike will by far be the toughest part with plenty of rolling hills, but the run is super flat and rumor has it the swim is too!

Here is a recap of the past several weeks: 

• My runner's knee is better, but not fixed 
• Now my other knee is an issue. IT Band? (fingers crossed) 
• I hate being injured. 
• It snowed. Not a lot, but for several days a little at a time. 
• We missed 3 days of school due to said snow. 
• I still ran. 
• I still hated being injured. 
• Basil is now on the move. 
• Run: 37, 43, 45 Miles