I made it through Rock n Roll, and very well I think. I ran a 2:30:49, I said I wanted to run a 2:30. I took it slow, had fun, and felt great afterwards. (This was the first Rock n Roll where I didn’t throw up before or after the race.) We had great weather, not too humid, and it was overall a very pleasant race.
OBX is rapidly approaching, I think training wise I’m in week 9 of 14. I’m looking forward to it and hope the weather is nice. I’ve set a time goal for myself, I’d like to run a 2:10, which would take 2 minutes and 47 seconds off my best half time. We’ll see, there’s the big bridge at the end heading into Manteo to contend with. I’ve got to do some more speedwork.
Working at Running Etc. is going ok. I’m allowed to answer the phones now. Eventually I’ll be trained in shoes.
I’ve been working on my unit plan for Poland. It’s nearing completion, I’ve gotten 3 of 5 lesson plans (and supplemental materials for each of those plans) completed. The other two I have outlined and almost complete, then I’ll just have to do the materials to go along with them.
So thinking about Poland and traveling (and listening to “The World at Large”) has given me that “I’m ready to go somewhere” feeling. I’ve already looked into study abroad seminars for next year and have decided to apply for a two week seminar to Germany. Based on some blogs I’ve read from past participants, it looks as though you can extend your stay to travel after the trip is over. If I can work that out, I’d like to stay a few extra days and visit Switzerland. I think I’d like to see the Alps. I’ve got to work on my application, which is not due until February 15th, so I’ve got some time. But that’s the plan (right now) to get me out of the country next summer for a couple of weeks and see a new place!
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