While riding around I saw the makings of a race in the city... I hopped on a patch of wifi and found out there was a Bruges 15K starting at 3pm. Perfect!! (Oh how I wished you could join me... because I knew you would!)
I took this pic over my shoulder without looking. Not too bad huh!I rushed right to the hotel, changed, made it to the train station, secured a race-T (technical!!) and headed off with the pack. Because I was a bit delayed in getting started, I was at the BACK of the pack along with 1 other lady who must have been stuck in the bathroom during the start or something. The round up car followed directly behind us during the entire race. And while we ran along canals too small for a car to follow, a police motorcycle was right on our tail. Definitely not the most pleasant way to run, I'm already fully aware of the fact that I'm slow, nothing like an idling car to make it painfully obvious.
Nonetheless, I'm thrilled I was able to participate. Running a race is my favorite way to explore a city. Between the bike tour and the run I feel like I have a complete picture of Bruges (and a great excuse for an indulgent Belgian dessert).
5 comments:
I'm so jealous!
That would be awesome fun! There is a 1/2 marathon in Tarzana the Sunday of Beachweek... i'm not sure if that is tempting, but it is something.
have a great trip!
Love,
Zack
Where is Tarzana? I think we should just declare it tempting...
I can't believe I'm missing a city tour by bike, and a 15K in Belgium. Thanks for thinking of me, and of course, I would have participated with you!!
Not sure about the running, but I would have loved that bike tour. That is my favorite city in Belgium.
wow, that's awesome! I don't think I could ever just decide on the spur of the moment to join a 15K, (though I wish I was able to!). That's awesome!
I love that you are always ready to run a race, anytime anywhere.
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