I’m running across Nova Scotia over the 99 days but not by myself.
Two friends and I have teamed up to complete the 792km “Run Across Nova Scotia” together. We’ll each run 264km between June 1st and Sept 7th.
When I saw this virtual race pop up I thought…..wouldn’t that be fun and then immediately thought of … there is no way I could possibly do that distance by myself. Luckily, I have two friends that felt the same way and wanted to take on the challenge together.
We are “Three Moms on the Run” and are running 3-4 times a week each. Basically, whatever our schedules will allow for. Personally, I think I’ll be doing a lot of 5k’s mainly because that’s all the time I have.
I’d like to get back to some long runs again but I’m also loving riding my bike so it’s hard to choose which one I want to do more on the weekends.
This past weekend I ran 10k on the treadmill and it actually felt really good. Not all treadmill runs feel that way and I was occupied with watching Sweet Magnolias on Netflix. Sunday I wanted to run outside with no distance or route in mind. I’m pretty sure I pushed it too far as the last 3k or my 8k run, I was dying – see below!
I took a pack of Endurnace Tap along and gluzzled it around 4k since I knew at that point it was another 4k to return home. Still loving my Endurance Tap but wish I has brought some water with me as well for this run.
The first week of Run Across Nkva Scotia is done and I finished with 28/264km and our team is at 81.99/792km. I’d say that’s a pretty great start and week for Three Moms on the Run. We just need to find the time to get out together and do a social distancing run!!!!
As summer approaches and no races other than virtual, I’m thankful for race directors who are coming up with new and creative ways to keep us running and motivated.
Anyone else taking on a big challenge this month or summer?
What’s your favourite go-to on Netflix? I may have finished Sweet Magnolias already.
What’s one thing you are enjoying about virtual races (if you’ve signed up for any).?
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What an awesome virtual event! I’ve seen a few of these “run across the state” or “run across the country” challenges. I’m going to try to find one for Connecticut!
It’s a great way to stay motivated and focus on something!! Hope you find one!
Challenges like this one are great! They keep you motivated and active but not too stressful. Have fun you all love the team name
Thanks! Definitely using this as motivation!!!
So cool! I am doing a Virtual Florida Challenge with a friend – 1000K by 10/31. I think we’ve got it. It’s super motivating.
I’ve been enjoying Snowpiercer on Hulu, but I’m kind of a sci-fi lover, so…
That sounds like a fun challenge!!!! I’ll have to look into Snowpiercer.
Sounds fun! How did you find out about the virtual run? I may be interested in something similar here to keep my motivation up!
On Netflix I have been watching The Queen and Anne with an E. I’m also enjoying Sweet Magnolias! 🙂
I saw it on the NS Trail Running Facebook page. Its definitely keeping me accountable!