Well it's been a hectic last 10 days! With a quick 4 day trip to
Etosha National Park of Namibia to see some Elephants, Rhino's and Lions, it was immediately time to get in some last minute training with Sabu and Alfie. Fortunately, it's all gone to plan so far. I also got my gear embroidered here so I'll have some Trot with Spot gear for race day. After humming and hawing back and forth, I'm going for the 5km run - 12 km bike - 5km run. It will be challenging to complete the second 5km, but I'm sure it will be great fun! So far Trot with Spot has raised $74 of the $200 goal, so here's to hoping a few more orders come in to help reach the goal. While it doesn't seem like too much, $200 can buy a new tire for the research team and that is huge. They go through a lot of tough terrain and the tires take a beating out in Namibia. Having a spare tire can mean the difference between success and failure.
We've also expanded our clothing line for this month, and continue to add new ideas. If you'd like to be a part of it, please do! We'd love to showcase your work. Store link:
http://trotwithspot.spreadshirt.com/
Tips from this week:
PEANUT BUTTER. It is satiating, nutritious and cheap. Don't go overboard because it is high in calories, but it is a fantastic recovery food and great for keeping hunger at bay.
ICE. If you're feeling a twinge here or there, ice can often help. Ideally you cool the area for 20 min on, 20 min off and make sure to stretch. It can really help you stay out of the red zone of injuries.
SMILE. Don't be too hard on yourself if your run or walk didn't go as planned! You're enjoying some endorphins and helping your health. It's a little counter-productive to be worried about your run, because too much worrying isn't good for you either!
Pictures from Etosha:
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