Monday, February 16, 2009

Here's What the Big TWO-OH Looked Like!

Posted by Karoline at 8:27 AM

This sums up the first 41 minutes of the run. I went from my house up to the Padriciano golf course to meet up with Marko, who was waiting there with his bike and his camera. (My own paparazzo?!)

circa: 2 hours +
THE BEST TASTING WATER IN THE WORLD!


Meet Marko: THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE WORLD AND RUNNING PARTNER ON TWO WHEELS!

This is what Trieste looks like on a sunny day. This is about 20 minutes before my food crisis. Running nutrition is important. Remind me to check on that before my next long run... Here's what a food crisis feels like: you can see the GRIM REAPER hold his hand out to you, you only want to walk (towards him), your stomach hurts and the last thing you want to do is eat something. I also had a little nausea. I ate a piece of bread from my backpack and it got me through the rest of the run (left the REAPER in this tunnel here). Remind me to go GU shopping this week!

This used to have real trains going through it! I would like to say that I was going through it like a train, but that would be exaggerating just a tad. I was at about a shuffle by this point. All in all, it was tough, but it was twenty miles (the first of three 20-milers I hope to do before the marathon), which I followed up with an ice bath (ahhh!), a big omelette with asparagus, a bunch of bread, and a looooooong nap!
Already looking forward to step-back week and the twelve mile run next week.

Thanks, Marko, for the great company and the photos!

6 comments:

  1. LauraFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I am loving our blog posts right about now....btw - you look strong and great!! Keep up the good work!

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  2. markogtsFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Thank you for the pleasant ride.

    And, as I already told you yesterday, next time, try with the wheels ;-)

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  3. beckFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    DFirstly, I love that you are both taking pics of the scenery. I am longing to visit Europe after seeing Trieste. You ladies are awe inspiring! In the cycling world as I know my Tour friend Laura knows....BONK is the worst 4 letter word. Good nutrition is key. But, alas you made it and lived to tell about it. More importantly, you learned your lesson and will not go on to BONK again. Rock on girls!

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  4. Bad HippieFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Seriously. Don't. Know. How. You. Did. It. So awesome! 20 miles. Wow. WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!

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  5. rUntoNamAsteFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    First you cross country borders and now you have your own papparazzo? I say, we have a running superstar here and I shall be riding your coat tails in Paris :-)
    Beautiful pics and great job! Definitely try GU. I'm a fan of the vanilla bean and chocolate outrage flavors. The latter taste like brownie batter. mmmmmmmmmmmm

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  6. KarolineFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Well, you're all welcome to visit Trieste! Just give us a holler! I will try those GU flavors! Thanks!

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