Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Ragnar Ultra - Journey to Las Vegas (part 2)

This is the week!  It's here...Oh my gosh!  I can't believe it.  It's been an exciting ride to this point already.




 I was training for multiple events this summer...and I thought I was doing a great job.  My foot had already started feeling "bruised" after Ragnar Del Sol (Arizona) in February.  So...I took some time off, but wasn't really aware of the trouble that was brewing.  Because I wasn't aware (and it wasn't terribly painful at the time) I wasn't doing anything pro-active to help the foot.  I kept running on it.  Add to that, a (somewhat) dislocated ankle that I got as a souvenir from last October's Gladiator Rock 'n Run!  (All this was revealed to me after the fact!).  I had a terrible summer Half-Marathon in San Diego...yet I PR'd.  Running was becoming a slow death to me, and getting harder and harder as (I now realize) I was working harder to make things work out of alignment!   It all came to a head as I painfully ventured to Temecula, Ca. in September to attempt my Spartan Beast for my Trifecta medal.  I shamefully had to ring out at 4.5 grueling miles...in excruciating pain!   It was finally time to go see a Podiatrist! (Thank you, Dr. Loo!)   Turns out I had a pretty decent case of Plantar Fasciitis that had resulted in a heel spur...and I had done some serious tissue damage at the Spartan Race!  I had to re-evaluate what was on my event calendar and make some decisions.  I dropped down to the Half-Marathon from the Full that is scheduled for January in Walt Disney World.  Thankfully, the Half-Marathon that was scheduled for November 3rd was cancelled completely...


Nothing was as important as making sure that I could run with my amazing team #BONDiGirls !



I bought new, supportive shoes, and did daily extensive therapy to help heal my foot.  I did resort to a cortisone shot so I could start training again, after being forced to take a 4 week hiatus.  I finally feel like things are coming around...just in time!  All my energy was focused on being healthy for this awesome adventure...and I'm so grateful that I have the shortest running distance.  I chose that initially because it was supposed to mesh with my marathon training...but now, it's just about all I can handle at the moment!  As Runner #5 out of 6...22.5 miles over 2 days is plenty for me!!

Bring it!!




Now...I'd like you to re-meet my awesome teammates...





Amy...who can be followed on Twitter and Instagram
Tina...who blogs at Fabulosi-T and can be found on Twitter and Instagram
Angela...who blogs at Cowgirl Runs and can be found on Twitter and Instagram
Cheri...who blogs at Overactive Blogger and can be found on Twitter
Katie...who blogs at Chase This Skirt! and can be found on Twitter and Instagram


And...our amazing sponsors!

First...a HUGE Thank you to Bondi Band !  They are the company that launched the contest to put #BondiGirls on the map!  They have sponsored our team registration, hotel, van and super cute team gear!  Follow Bondi Band on Twitter and Instagram .


Also...



#BondiGirls would like to thank our other sponsors who have graciously provided product for our racing endeavor:


  • ENERGYbits
  • Chase This Skirt from our very own Katie!
  • Vega, providing us with #VegaSport and #VegaOne products
  • Clif Bar Company, providing us not only with Clif Bars...but also ShotBlox and Mojo bars
  • Krave Jerky
  • Nuun Hydration
  • KT Tape
  • Shower Pill

Thank you so much for making this happen for us!


cheer us on!!!

#RagnarLV
#BONDiGirls
#RagnarVegas
#teamBondiBand