We arrived in the UK on Thursday and from the minute you land at Heathrow, you know you are in the Olympic city. Even as you drive through the suburbs, the houses are adorned with bunting, the cars with flags.
But Friday, getting the subway (Underground!) to London, you know what is going on. Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Trafalgar Sq were all on our route, and the atmosphere is amazing. Friendly police & soldiers everywhere, people enjoying one of the greatest cities in the world.
Then Saturday night, a truly amazing day for GB was capped off with 3 track & field medals. Astonishing victories, especially Mo Farah. To think he can easily run 10k at a pace more than twice as quick as me! I may be a US citizen but my loyalties and pride are still in the UK. I can't wait to hit the Olympic Park tomorrow and become a part of this amazing show.
In the meantime, a great evening with friends last night, and bed at 2am, was no planning for a 10m run today:
August 5, 2012, 7.30am
10.77m, 1hr 38.32 (9.09 pace)
As always, a hilly run around Northwood with a respite in Ruislip Lido. Not too bad given the hills & lack of sleep. Now for more Olympics. Bring it on!
But Friday, getting the subway (Underground!) to London, you know what is going on. Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Trafalgar Sq were all on our route, and the atmosphere is amazing. Friendly police & soldiers everywhere, people enjoying one of the greatest cities in the world.
Then Saturday night, a truly amazing day for GB was capped off with 3 track & field medals. Astonishing victories, especially Mo Farah. To think he can easily run 10k at a pace more than twice as quick as me! I may be a US citizen but my loyalties and pride are still in the UK. I can't wait to hit the Olympic Park tomorrow and become a part of this amazing show.
In the meantime, a great evening with friends last night, and bed at 2am, was no planning for a 10m run today:
August 5, 2012, 7.30am
10.77m, 1hr 38.32 (9.09 pace)
As always, a hilly run around Northwood with a respite in Ruislip Lido. Not too bad given the hills & lack of sleep. Now for more Olympics. Bring it on!
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