It was such an exciting day and the atmosphere was amazing! It's an amazing feeling when thousands of people come together to support each other. There were many, many volunteers and countless supporters along the way that encouraged the runners, walkers, relayers. I have NEVER felt anything like it. Strangers cheering you on, telling you "you can do it", "keep going", "you are amazing". Children out with signs and people handing out oranges or watermelon from their driveways.
I imagine what it must be like to be a professional athlete and how good it must feel to have so many people cheering you on. I think about our Saskatchewan Roughrider Football team and how we have the best fans here in Regina and we love our Riders no matter what the outcome! We never give up on them. I now understand "the 13th man" more than ever and how we as their fans make a huge difference and how much I appreciated all the people that took time out of their busy schedules to make a difference to all of us. I say a huge thank you to all the volunteers and supporters and everyone who took part in the QCM!
When I awoke at 6 a.m. yesterday morning I was very nervous as I have never really competed in anything like this. Not even in high school did I take up running. It's never really been my thing and I was looking forward to getting my "leg" (which consisted of 10.5 km) of the race over with! To be honest I am not sure if there is really anything enjoyable about it. I don't find it relaxing at all. My dad had a goal and a dream of us running in the race together so I figured I would take one for the team (family) and get 'er done. However that morning, as my dad and I stood watching and waiting with anticipation for my brother in law to get to the "exchange zone" (where we switch runners) I felt a tad emotional. Just being a part of it and seeing all these runners out, trying to achieve their goals and listening to all the kind words of encouragement and pride people expressed to their friends and family and random strangers.
When I started out running I had been standing outside for over 40 minutes and it was chilly! I think it was only around 7 degrees celsius. I had my vibram barefoot runners on and as I had stood outside for so long my feet were very cold and it actually felt like I was running and pounding the pavement with ice blocks on my feet. As the time passed they thawed out and I felt pretty good. However, every time I saw a marker stating that distance I was always shocked to learn I had only just ran another 2 or 3 km thinking surely I must be half way done! I kept a consistent pace throughout my race and was quite pleased with myself that I was able to do that considering it was only one of a few times I had actually been outside to run. I am more of a gym person and therefore did all my running on the treadmill. Therefore, my feet and body were not used to the rather hard surface or the different inclines. I now know what to expect for next year. Yes, I know I can't believe I just said that either! I plan on doing it again next year. I have to beat my time from this year! Or maybe, just maybe take it a little further and do the half marathon. We will see! That is a long time away and yet to be determined. However, I am definitely interested in taking in more 10K runs now that I know what to expect and that it wasn't as bad as I thought.
I feel great today and not suffering from any muscle soreness or pains. Thanks to my Sunrider foods that helped keep my body and muscles nourished. I had been experiencing some muscle aches and tension and tightness in my glutes and hamstrings the week prior. So the day before the race I took 15 Sports Caps and the morning of I took 10. I did some stretching and also drank 1 vial of Evergreen and Sunrise to to help give me that energy boost and endurance I would need. I also started my morning with a Vitashake smoothie which I also added hemp hearts, chia seeds, Barleans flax oil and fish oil and lots of fruit to give my body the highest quality nutrition I could possibly give it. Thank you Sunrider for these amazing foods that kept me energized and strong!
Sunrider Foods that I recommend for sports and fitness:
Sports Caps - Athletes and active people are most concerned with physical stamina and
endurance, as those are keys to achieving peak performance.
SportCaps® are designed to address those
concerns.
SportCaps® contain a concentrated blend of herbs formulated by owner expertise to enhance athletic or other forms of strenuous activity. Our exclusive formula contains all-natural energizers without any chemical and synthetic additives. It is designed to increase stamina, strengthen resistance and reduce stress.
SportCaps® contain a concentrated blend of herbs formulated by owner expertise to enhance athletic or other forms of strenuous activity. Our exclusive formula contains all-natural energizers without any chemical and synthetic additives. It is designed to increase stamina, strengthen resistance and reduce stress.
Sunrise - Sunrise® provides a natural energy boost with herbal ingredients
harvested only while their active components are at their peak. Whether you're a
professional athlete or a weekend warrior, you'll appreciate the support
Sunrise® gives you. Because it is formulated with Sunrider owner
expertise, there isn't a comparable product on the
marketplace.
Formulated without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives, the nutrients in Sunrise® are easily absorbed and processed by the body. Based on the Philosophy of Regeneration™, our formula helps you to maintain optimum health through proper nutrition and keep the body in balance.
Formulated without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives, the nutrients in Sunrise® are easily absorbed and processed by the body. Based on the Philosophy of Regeneration™, our formula helps you to maintain optimum health through proper nutrition and keep the body in balance.
Evergreen - The highly concentrated chlorophyll in Evergreen® addresses the
body's circulatory and digestive systems.* Evergreen® is exclusively
formulated herbal concentrated with owner expertise and based on the Philosophy
of Regeneration™: to maintain optimum health through proper nutrition
and keeping the body in balance.
If you were to consume green, leafy
vegetables in order to achieve the effect of one bottle of
Evergreen®, you would need to eat a tremendous amount, hardly
possible in a regular meal. All natural, Evergreen® does not contain
artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives.
Fortune Delight - Similar to Calli® in providing antioxidant benefits, Fortune
Delight® is also concentrated and comes in powder form. Catechins are
naturally occurring polyphenol chemicals found in Camellia extract, the primary
ingredient in Fortune Delight®. These antioxidants have been shown
effective in absorbing damaging free radicals. For more information: www.fortunedelight.com
Vitashake - VitaShake® is a whole food concentrate enhanced with vitamins and
minerals in a delicious powder form. Like NuPlus®,
VitaShake® helps fill in the nutrition gaps you may have in your diet
with the added benefit of whole fiber. VitaShake® is formulated with
Coix Fruit, a powerful antioxidant, and fructooligosaccharide (FOS), a probiotic
soluble-fiber carbohydrate that supports the growth of beneficial
bacteria.
Unlike other brands that contain chemically processed or animal-based protein powders, our soy protein in VitaShake® is similar to super-concentrated tofu. This makes VitaShake® a wonderful nutritious shake for young and old people who require easily digestible food.
Also, because we use a whole food base with natural vitamins and
minerals in our exclusive formulation, you will absorb more of the nutrients
when you eat it.Unlike other brands that contain chemically processed or animal-based protein powders, our soy protein in VitaShake® is similar to super-concentrated tofu. This makes VitaShake® a wonderful nutritious shake for young and old people who require easily digestible food.
Ideal for dieters and people on the go, VitaShake® is a convenient alternative to other products that contain questionable ingredients such as ephedra and artificial sweeteners.
Yours in health,
Kristy Kurtz
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
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