Time to dust off the old running shoes. I signed up for my first road race here in Switzerland.
When is it? Â New Year’s Eve.
Have I trained? Â No, but there is time.
I have decided on the recommendation of a friend to run the Neu Jahr’s Marathon here in Zurich. Â I am not running a full marathon but I will run a quarter marathon, so 11k. Â One lap I am told. Â I can honestly say I never have thought to run on NYE. Â EVER. Â I would rather be out dining with friends or at home snuggled up. Â But as this opportunity presented itself, I thought why not? Â The race starts precisely at midnight. Â It is an amazing experience to run under the fireworks of the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Â Sounds awesome, right? Â Ok. Â So what I didn’t take into consideration was that it will be freaking cold and another thing that I hadn’t realised until I watched some youtube videos in my post registration excitement was I have to wear a head torch. Â What? Â I hadn’t even considered the fact that it will be dark!!! Â What was I thinking?
Oh well…
So I will be starting 2017 with a run. A RUN!!! My family will be there as it is a big event with a kids run (plus we don’t have a babysitter).  Up past 9 pm – these kids are going to be super excited (or cranky).  Let’s hope super excited but I’ll pack the iPads, earphones, and charger just in case – hey we want to have a good time too!  I thought that this would be a great way to set the tone for 2017.  Positive vibes, fireworks, endorphins and champagne – what more could one want?
How will I prepare? I’ll need to make a pit stop at the local sport shop because I don’t think my desert running gear will cut it.  I am going to have to invest in some thicker stuff and maybe a hat.  It’s been ages since I ran in the cold.  I feel like a complete newbie.
As for the running….
Training Plan
Each week for 2 weeks:
2 x 5k
1 x 8-10k
Nothing fancy.  Just plodding along.  I just want to keep going.  My goal is to cross the finish line without injury.
Wish me luck!
I’ll let you know how it all goes.
