March | 2017 | See Becca Try to Tri

Showing our heart and sass

One of the cool things about being an Ambassador for Coeur Sports is the group of like-minded women it connects you with. A couple of us were able to meet up in Solvang California for a bit of training and hanging out. It was EXACTLY what my soul needed! I have been really bummed about having to stop training the Boston Marathon. So a weekend with ladies that love what I love and are so full of heart and courage filled me up with all the happy!

Courtney, Christine, Michelle, Lilias and I had an awesome time riding bikes, hanging out, eating food, and finding sprinkles where ever we could. Below a re some pictures of the weekend. I know we need to all do this again. It was the highlight of my month for sure (and the best way to spend my Birthday!).

Packet pick up!

Dinner, I may have eaten the biggest burger I have ever seen

Heart…

… and Courage!

Ready to ride for the day!

Misty start to the day

The sun finally came out

Christine enjoying the sun and road

Courtney was smiles all day!

The GoPro cam in handy

Last aid station

Courtney rolling in at the end

Michelle and Christine showing off the amazing team 2017 kit

All the Coeur ladies!

Showing our heart and sass

The ladies went for a run

Last pic of the party!

I did everything I was supposed to. I did my exercises. I rested. I iced. I did all of it. Monday I finally went for my first run to test out the calf. ZERO pain!!! It was amazing. I was about to write a post about how I had 6 weeks to get ready for Boston. I truly felt I could get in enough miles/time to at least enjoy the day an have fun in Boston.

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But I wanted to get one more good run under my belt before I declared I was healed. I went out for 4 easy miles again on Wednesday but after 2 miles I felt my calf “pop” and knew that running Boston was not for me this year. Then walking down the stairs last night it popped again. Ugh…

Yes, I am really upset. Yes, I have had Boston dreams since 2011 when I first qualified. But this isn’t the end of the world and I keep reminding myself that the big goal is Ironman Wisconsin in September and there is plenty of time for that! For now I will heal up and come back stronger and faster!