Nov 9, 2009

Trying to get back

After my failed attempt at a treadmill run, I biked for two days and tried an easy run again on sunday. Since I was going at snail's pace, I had plenty of time to take photos and take in some of the randomness that occurs in Mexico City.

Instead of NYC, it's Mexico City, instead of Macy's it's Palacio de Hierro, and instead of traditional Christmas decorations we have a manger scene made out of Legos. At first glance I thought it was Han Solo and Leia, but I dont remember cows in Star Wars.

Here is one of the better known "buildings" in mexico city- it is shaped to look like a horse, hence the name.


And as I was running the last few miles, I saw this street festival. Random street festivals are not uncommon here, but I have no idea what this man was doing. Sort of like the poor man's Cirque.




I am proud to say I made it 12 miles, albeit very very slow and was able to do a fatigue fighter run on the treadmill today without very much pain. So I am still planning on repeating the turkey trot but I cant promise I will do well. I may hang back and gossip with Polly.
And totally unrelated to running (like about 90% of the blog), a friend posted this website on facebook today. It is now my new favorite.

2 comments:

Terrish B said...

I have been outta the blogging loop for a long time and I just found out about your ankle. :-( So sorry... I know that you will bounce back and have a speedy recovery. Good luck with your healing, I had to end my 16 mile run on Saturday at mile 10 due to pain (I think it is Plantar F?) not sure but I understand your pain. Adios & Aloha Amigo!

RR said...

Oh yuck - Im sorry for you too! Hope things are going well in Hawaii and you are getting plenty of surf in!