This Thursday, my Suncoast Strider family and I will run a purple 10K for the Wear Purple Virtual Run to Cure Epilepsy.  I am so grateful for the Suncoast Strider’s support for this cause and my niece, Meghan.  The support and kindness from strangers moved my SIL, Kirsten, to tears. Expect a full race recap soon!

This Saturday is the Pretty Muddy.  I tried to find vendors to sponsor my Tampa Bay Blogger team with some fun camouflage running skirts but sadly, that didn’t happen.  Maybe next time?  *Hint…hint…to any vendors reading this post.*

Since costumes are encouraged for this event, I thought I would wear my Race for Cure ensemble.  I hated running in that tutu because it was so dang hot and I could care less if I ruin it in the mud.  To save my legs from getting torn up on the ropes, I’ll wear running capris underneath the pink tutu and a pink/black top to match. Of course, a black top may not show off all the mud like a lighter color would, but I really don’t want to ruin my other tops.

In preparation for the Pretty Muddy, my fellow runner girl bloggers and I will preview the course at the Little Everglades Ranch this Friday.  I’m really nervous about the all the mud and the obstacles, but still super excited about the event.  Plus, I finally get to meet Courtney of Journey of a Dreamer, who has been a long time Run DMT reader and coordinated so many pre-Pretty Muddy events here in Tampa.

Also, this weekend is the peerFit meetup in Hyde Park.  I’m excited about that too because it sounds like a lot of fun!  If you’re in the ‘hood on Sunday, come on by!

As for my marathon training, last week was a wasted week with Halloween and Allana’s birthday.  I only ran twice last week.  At least I got my 16 miles in and lived to tell about it and thankfully, I have not experienced any plantar fasciitis pain since I replaced my shoes.  *knock on wood*

I was also grateful that I didn’t have to run 16 miles alone. Chrissy, Maribel and Larisa ran with me in my neighborhood and I thanked them with a runner’s tailgate (a cooler full of orange slices, bananas, water, Gatorade, coconut water and chocolate milk).

Even with all the twists and turns through my neighborhood,  everyone survived with only a few complaints. lol But more importantly, it was Chrissy and Maribel’s LE and they did GREAT!  I am so proud of those girls!!!

11/4
16 miles
Time 3:00:40
Ave Pace 11:13
Max Pace 8:30

This morning, I did my usual speedwork, however, my Garmin was dead because someone (probably me) unplugged the charging station from my computer’s USB port, which totally blows.  I have no idea how I performed this morning, but I did do sprints.  You’ll just have to take my word on it.  I’m sure I rocked it. HA!

While you’re taking my word on my fitness achievements, I’m doing planks every day, three times a day and you can too by signing up here.

How about you?  Did you do sprints?  With Halloween, did you have a wasted week too?  

To join our Track Tuesday linky party, do your speed work (at least 4 quarter mile sprints) on Tuesday or any day you that works best for you, blog about your times and remember to add our cool Track Tuesday button to your post.  Then, link up your post at either Ricole Runs or Run DMT to share Track Tuesday Speed Work Sessions.  To show support for our other virtual running partners on the Track Tuesday Team, be sure to visit the other blogs listed in the linky party.  Give them a virtual high-five and leave some comment love too.

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