A Message from Runner's World

Hey gang! I'll be spending some time with my sister today as we get all our race gear together for this weekend's festivities in Virginia beach but we couldn't let a Thursday go by without some Thursday Thoughts.  A few thought are my own and a few are some things that I've been ask to pass along to you from our friends at Runner's World.

Here we go......

You all know that I had 2 cortisone shots on Monday to help with hip pain, but what I didn't tell you is that I have been having chest pain since Sunday night. While at the doctors for my cortisone shot I mentioned the chest pain to her. She told me it was just anxiety and asked me what I was stressed about. I told her the only thing I was stressed about was getting these shots! Now that was over and I STILL had the pain. She just dismissed it as anxiety.  Luckily I have a friend that is a P.A and she checked my pulse and my chest and assured me that it wasn't anything cardiac related. I may have pulled a muscle.

So with all that being said, I did not run AT ALL this week. Yes, (gasp), I took a step back from my training plan. I figured that  the 14.1 miles I will be running in VA Beach this weekend will make up for it, don't you think?


Now for some exciting news from Runner's World........

Starting with the October issue of RW, ( on newsstands September 9), you will notice a new look to the magazine!   I think you will like why these changes are coming about.  You can read more about that HERE, from editor David Willey.  You can join in the discussion using the hashtag #ANewRW

RW reporter Megan and I looking over an issue of Runner's World.



 

This next announcement is from Rodale, (the publisher of Runner's World, Bicycling, and Men's Health  magazines among others).  They are announcing an event called the TRIPLE CROWN.

The event consist of :
Oct. 12 - Bicycling Fall Classic: Ride 50 or 90 miles in Trexlertown, PA

·       Oct. 19 – Runner’s World Half &Festival: Run a half marathon in Bethlehem, PA

·       Oct. 25 – Men’s Health Urbanathlon: Tackle a 10-mile obstacle course at CitiField in NYC

 

 

     Those who complete the Rodale Triple Crown will have their name printed in a special event recap in Bicycling, Runner’s World, and Men’s Health magazines as well as a 15% registration discount on each event. To register or for more information, visit http://www.rodaletriplecrown.com/.

 

So there ya have it, if you want to see your name printed in Runner's World or any of the above magazines, you'll have to participate in this event...haha!

 

So what thoughts do you have this Thursday?  ~M