My last half day in Berlin was uneventful. I signed up for a walking tour but abandoned it right after it started. It was a huge group, I was tired, so I listened to my body and did what felt good. Instead of walking, I took a boat cruise. Return flight was smooth. Arrived Tuesday … Continue reading In transition
Month: September 2022
Nothing left: Huge PR
I made it!!! What a wonderful day for PR for all runners, from Eliud to me. 😀 The weather condition couldn't have been better, 12C, no wind, overcast for 2/3 of the race, and sunny when it was over. I had a 7 min PR!!! I am sooooo proud of myself for pushing hard all … Continue reading Nothing left: Huge PR
pre-race jittery
The day before the race was lowkey as the main purpose is to rest and get ready. I did 20 min jog around 9am, seeing many serious runners there doing their runs (definitely not jog), feeling inspired as the whole city is prepared for the race. Then I checked out from my previous hotel to … Continue reading pre-race jittery
Processing my feelings in Berlin
I arrived Tuesday morning in Munich, and just got time to sit and do the recap. My feelings are still in the air as I process what I lived/living through, so I'll focus on the recap and tidbits of my thoughts and feelings. My BFF's husband picked me at the airport, we chat as casually … Continue reading Processing my feelings in Berlin
Early birthday celebration for Sofia: double digit!
Sofia will turn 10 in a week but I'll be away then, so we planned an early celebration for her 10th birthday. While the chinese tradition of 10th birthday is a big party, we opted for a low key one. She invited her best friends from school, fewer friends mean playing together in the party. … Continue reading Early birthday celebration for Sofia: double digit!