Day 1 in Berlin

Wow! After a crazy day of traveling, we are finally in Berlin! We left at 11:30 Wednesday morning and arrived in Berlin at 8:30 Thursday morning, Berlin time, which is 2:30 am EST. I didn’t sleep much on the plane and then we were running around Berlin, stalking the start/finish area, and hitting the expo. We walked over ten miles today! I have tons of pics, and I will pick some to basically just dump below. I am enjoying Berlin so far! There are so many people walking and cycling, and they ha have bicycle lanes everywhere!
The expo seemed kind of crazy at first, but they had everything under control and printed your bib while you waited. I only had to wait behind one person for my bib and two people to buy my tee. So fast! I got a free poster as well. I will post those pics with my Flat Mama tomorrow.
WiFi is non existent, which is hard for me! There are places with free WiFi but in between, my phone is basically a camera. I’m mostly ok with this!
I am here with Marathon Tours and they are doing an excellent job so far. We all got buffs and tonight we had a cocktail party which was basically a dinner party. We ate our fill easily and then stopped at Starbucks on the way back.
It’s time for early bed, so here are those pics, in no particular order....

Berlin Marathon Training Update

As I sit here, the washing machine is going so that I can pack today and I’m waiting for
the clock to say 8:50 so that I can leave for the bank to pick up Euros for my trip to Germany. I leave on Wednesday morning and I’m so excited and also a little terrified. I’m ready for this, and cannot wait to see this amazing city!

Last week’s workouts:
Monday I did some upper body. I have the upper body of a newborn and I really should do this more often! I watched the Iron Cowboy while I did it, and if you haven’t seen it, get on over to Netflix and watch it!

Tuesday I ran three miles in the morning and another 2.4 that night!

Wednesday I taught yoga and then went to see Brittany Runs a Marathon. I also really suggest this movie, whether you run or not. It’s ana amazing look into the life of someone who doesn’t fit the norm of what an athlete looks like. You know, like me!

Thursday I slept in, did some upper body strength and then ran that night. 

Friday was a rest day. I ran some errands, which included getting my nails done for Berlin!

Saturday was long run day. Since I’m tapering, it was only 10 miles. It was a glorious day for a run, followed by a camping trip to watch the Clemson game. Overall, a perfect weekend. Since I only did 10, my legs weren’t really tired! 

What was your favorite workout this week?

Have you ever been to Europe? Were you nervous about your first trip there?

Go Clemson!!

Yesterday, after my final long run for the Berlin Marathon, the hubs and I packed up and headed south for the Clemson Family Weekend game. We got to tailgate, see the parade, high five the players  as they ran into the stadium, and watch them annihilate the 49ers. All in all, a great day, which found us camping for the first time ever in our 27 years together! If you ever have the chances to attend a live sports event, I highly recommend it!!