I'm managing quite well to maintain my active lifestyle while in Spain. There are many races/runs sponsored by the city of Seville throughout the year. My friend Rachel and I participated in Seville's well-participated night run. I've never done such a crazy race. Literally, 15,000 people run it. The run started at 10pm, there were people ready to win, people dressed in costumes (one man was a flower ?!?!), people looking a little uncertain...all the above. It was amazing!!! We ran 11km (about 7miles) through the city all while having the streets lined with Spainards cheering you on, many from the seat of their bar stool or street curb with beer in hand. Seville is a beautiful city at night as there are many bridges crossing the river with breathtaking lights eluminating the city. My favorite part was the end as you finish inside a giant olympic stadium. I felt like I was about to win a gold medal. I have to admit I got a little too competitive towards the end and was frustrated I couldn't go faster cause there were so many people bottle necking towards the finish line. Oh well, we all still recieved a racing tank, a sweet medal, free beer and a good time! (all for 5 euros might I add). Rachel and I's next running adventure will be the Granada Half Marathon on November 4th!!!
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| Rachel and I ready to go! |
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| Ummm...there's the start line...I feel like a I'm participating in running with the bulls! |
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| The finish at the olympic stadium! Hi Mom! |
Our well deserved Cruzcampo Cerveza!
Speaking of athletics...I also joined a rowing club! I am learning how to row a single. It's quite difficult as I now have to manage two oars instead of one but luckily I'm the only one in the boat so I can only get frustrated with myself and it's a good mental break from Spanish. I row on the river usually at night, when the river is booming with kayakers, the rowing team and a big tourist boat. Along with the rowing, they have a gym with weight room, ergs, spinning bikes and many different classes offered. I've really enjoyed have a familiar culture and practicing my spanish with the fellow lovers of sweat and those working at the gym.
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