Ok. I think I’ve come to the point of acceptance that this weekend’s weather is going to be hot, too hot for a PR. I will still give it my very best–I’m trained and poised to knock some time off my existing PR, but I also have to face the fact that we’re getting a warm front at the end of the week. Temps will [...]
looking up
November 6, 2010 by 22 Comments
I have to say–you guys are the best. In my weak moment of marathon despair the other day, your comments–all 64 of them!–really buoyed my spirits. Well, maybe with the exception of Chris K’s, because he put that damn song from Annie in my brain. Anyhow, I am feeling much better thanks to massive doses of zinc, herbal teas, and rest. I got out for [...]
A Train Wreck
November 4, 2010 by 65 Comments
That’s what next week’s marathon is fast becoming for me. First, let’s talk weather. Now I know it’s 10 days out, but the forecast is for 67 and sunny. Maybe some people can marathon ok in those kind of conditions, but not me. I fall apart. Am I jealous that every other east coast marathon this fall has had perfect weather (hello Baltimore, MCM and [...]
Election day special
November 2, 2010 by 47 Comments
We all know Oprah has run a marathon. Katie Holmes too. And apparently Jared of Subway is toeing the line at New York this Sunday. In honor of election day, I thought it would be fun to see what famous politicians have done 26.2 as well: George W. Bush–In spite of what you might think of his politics, W is a pretty impressive athlete. He [...]
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