Friday, April 25, 2008

Bullets from Boca

I'm back from Boca... what a place.

A couple of items:
  • I did 10.26 miles with Amy and Art before I left. 2:07 ~ 12:24 pace. Slightly faster than I can usually hang at this distance. I'll take it. They really helped to push me along and keep me going. I actually dropped an F bomb during this run. My apologies, not my normal MO.
  • Started the trip in Ft Lauderdale and did lots of walking around, eating and drinking.
  • Met Wendy at 7am up by Boca Raton and did an incredibly hard 5 miles (probably because of the 10 miler, the flying, the walking around and the drinking, yah think??? oh ya, and the humidity KILLED me. ) Wendy was an absolute doll and let me walk whenever I needed. She also let me talk whenever I needed. I'm thinking of making her my therapist. hee hee. She was totally adorable driving up and her hair is much longer than I'd expected. She said I was taller than expected :D Thanks for making the drive with Dewey and coming down to see me!! (hopefully will post a pic when I get my act together)
  • Somewhere during the run my foot started to hurt on the top up toward the toes. I tried loosening laces to no avail. Unfortunately, the pain has persisted, and I am officially putting myself on the injured reserves. Any ideas what this could be? Too much walking around on terrible feet?
  • We toured the Flagler Musuem and lighthouse at Jupiter. We also toured a couple mansions on the waterways and took some boat rides to really see some of the amazing boats and mansions and enjoy the sun. Wow. Always amazes me how big the world is and how differently people can live.
  • We lucked out and got an amazing suite at the Boca Resort for the business part of the award trip. Even had a party there the last night.
  • One of our evenings was spent at the National Croquet Center. I had no idea how much fun it would be. My husband and I won several matches - lots of teamwork and strategy.
  • We had some forced fun team building events that we survived (although these gave me the clue that there was something really wrong with my foot) and played golf on some amazing courses. I also got a few minutes at the beach on the last day. These trips are so jammed packed with activities, that they aren't very relaxing, but I am very very blessed and fortunate to have experienced all this, and to have won this trip to boot. It was also grand getting to run with Wendy.
  • Despite all this, I'm not feeling very bloggy. I've got some personal stuff going on that sometimes takes over. I try not to bring it out here but thoughts and prayers are always appreciated. Also doesn't help that my foot is hurting and I don't know what it is or how long it might last. I had almost peaked for the HM training with two 8's and two 10 mile runs. Hopefully I can take some time off and be back with a couple more 10's.
  • I will try to catch up (laundry and blogs, but I seriously doubt I can read everything) and hope to post some pictures soon.
  • Congrats to the Boston homies. You guys inspire me so so much.
  • ALL of you inspire me so much. Thanks for giving me a place to meet all of you and be inspired every day.

34 comments:

carla said...

oh NOOOOO about the foot (this nonrunner hath no advice, sorry) but the rest?
funfunfun!

MizFit

Kaeti said...

No, YOU are the inspiration!

Kaeti

E said...

Not sure about the foot, but hope you feel better soon. :)

J~Mom said...

It's so cool that you got to meet Wendy!! Sounds like a great time! I hope your foot is ok!!

Unknown said...

The foot might just have been swelling from the combination of Florida humidity and a lot of walking around. Hopefully, it will just return to normal now that you are home.

Marcy said...

Wow, sounds like a trip! I'm glad you're home :-) Hang in there chica. Hopefully life will settle for you now that you're home :-)

Bill Carter said...

Welcome back.

I hear you on the whole blogging thing because sometimes it is hard to find enough hours to get even half your stuff done. The first thing to go is my own free time which means the computer. And the really sad thing is that as much as I love my blog friends, family first.

BTW, that foot better straighten up!

P.O.M. said...

Glad you're back safe and sound> What the heck is up with the foot??? When I travel my feet swell and they don't unswell for a few days. It's actually painful. Maybe that's it????

Pokey said...

HUGS Nanc!

Take care of that foot, you croquet diva you!!!

Michelle said...

Hi Nancy and welcome back! I missed you a lot! I hope your foot heals very fast so you can get back to your running. I ran 5 today but it was a struggle. I continue to strugge lately! Not sure why though! Anyway, i will send healing vibes to you and pray for you too!
Michelle

Lily on the Road said...

Welcome back, missed you tons, take care of you first, we will wait for you!!

Look after that foot, gosh, ice, ice, and have it looked at please.

glad you had a great time,

;^)

Nat said...

No clue what's up with the foot, how frustrating though... might you need new shoes?

I find running is my therapy. So I feel for you not being able to run for stress relief. Thinking of you... hang in there.

Laura N said...

Glad you're back sweetie. I've missed your posts. I hope your foot heals and your personal stuff gets worked out. And get some rest this weekend if you can. Take care of you!

Stuart said...

Busy busy busy, sounds like a blast, hope that the foot is nothing too serious, sound slike a great excuse to rest up over the w/e with some RICE and a beer!

Sunshine said...

Oh ouch, sore foot.
Good luck with that.
And best wishes/prayers for that other stuff.

Jess said...

Glad you enjoyed the trip to FL! Wish I could've come up to join you and Wendy for the 5 miler. Cursed soccer!!

Unknown said...

welcome back!!

teacherwoman said...

Oh boy, have you been busy! I hope the foot feels better soon! Maybe some R&R and it will heal fast! :)

sRod said...

We've been missing you Nancy! Hope everything turns out well for you (foot and the other stuff).

Karen said...

You can't be on injured reserve, you are my inspiration! Prayers for the life issues :)

Nibbles said...

Nancy,

I'd say give it three or four days' rest and go see a sports doc if it doesn't shape up in that time. Ice and The Stick are my biggest saviors when I'm dealing with an unfamiliar pain.

My thoughts are with you--I hope your personal situation gets better. Sorry to hear you're going through a tough time. Here, have a virtual hug :-)

Wes said...

Sounds like a great trip! Sorry to hear about your foot. I hope it proves a minor annoyance! Welcome home!!

DawnB said...

welcome back Nancy. nice ten miler before you left. look like you had a whole lot of fun in Florida

The Laminator said...

Welcome back Nancy. Sucks about your foot and your personal problems. Really hoping everything works out. Miss you lots when you're not around.

Running In Oz said...

Glad you were able to get at least some fun in the sun. Boo to the bad foot. If it still is misbehaving after a little rest, get thee to a physical therapist. Sometimes my ridiculous tightness in the legs starts pulling on the assorted tendons and whatnot (a technical term) in the foot, causing all kinds of problems. Sending plenty of good thoughts your way -- for the foot and everything else.

Amy@RunnersLounge said...

Noooooo....not a foot issue! I am so sorry to hear about that - hopefully it was just the break in routine and it will feel better soon. I will be keeping good thoughts for you!

jahowie said...

I started to have issues with my left foot. I rested for a few days, and it felt better after. I also bought a new pair of shoes and that seemed to help too. I hope that it's a simple fix for you.

Nitmos said...

Need more Boca news.

And some Boca sun sent this way.

Brianna said...

The National Croquet Center? Wow - who KNEW there was such a thing?! What an amazing trip!

Sorry to hear about your foot. :( I hope it feels better soon!

akshaye said...

Wow.. sounds like a fantastic trip in Fl.

Bob - BlogMYruns.com said...

Welcome back Nanc, Glad u enjoyed ur FL stay!!

and ya the Humidity is wonderful huh--lol it was out gooood high today :-(

Recover well on that foot, might have been the shoes... or this flat ass FL pavement-haha

Mendy said...

Glad you are back and had a great time.

Prayers sent your way.

Viv said...

Hugs Nanc, I hope you can get through the stuff goings on. Thinking of you. You have my email. Like you really want to email your things :-)

Sorry about the foot. sometimes walking to much can do that to me. I hope the rest gives the foot that umph it needs.

zanne said...

i hope your foot starts to feel better soon. my thoughts on laundry? you can NEVER catch up. (at least i can't).