Worth it!
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Finishers 5:27:12 – stayed with my sister the whole time and we crossed the finish line holding hands!
On the metro to the start line with my sister. I’m anxious and she’s somewhat terrified. Typical. I’m looking forward to sharing this experience with her.
I’ll be phoneless during the race this time, but twitter and Facebook will send tracking updates if you follow me there.
Hydrating at a pre-marathon luncheon!
The Running Weatherman
His forecast for my Marathon on Sunday: http://www.runningweatherman.com/2012/10/2012-marine-corps-marathon-weather-forecast/
Tee-Hee
A friend posted this on FB of a random guy she saw while supporting her husband who was running his first marathon last weekend.
HAPPY POM-A-WEEN EVERYONE!
Watch the new Storyboard video to see this amazing pumpkin getting carved and learn about the artists behind it: Maniac Pumpkin Carvers!
Your pumpkin-flavored pal,
The weekend in bullets and pictures
- Friday Night: Cleaned my apartment top to bottom and wall to wall
- Saturday AM: Bachelorette Party Prep (this was my first time throwing one)
- Saturday Midday: 8 mile training run
- Saturday Night: Bachelorette Party started at my place and then we headed into DC for some debauchery
- Sunday AMish: Bachelorette Brunch
- Sunday Afternoon: DC to meet up with two beloved Auburn friends who are in town
- Sunday Night: Got 3 calls in a row while still in DC from Josh who had 103 degree fever following a bad reaction to a flu shot. Go to his place and play nurse helping to break his fever and make him feel better
- Monday AM: Josh’s fever is back up. I call out of work in the morning and take him to urgent care. While in the grocery picking up his prescription he picks up some flowers for me to thank me for taking care of him. Help him get comfortable back at his place.
- Monday Midday: I go to the dentist because my wisdom teeth have lead to relentless blinding pain since Friday (but I managed to tolerate as best as possible). 1 tooth needs out ASAP, but the other 3 need to go to. Get a referral for an oral surgeon and 3 prescription to help with gum inflammation and pain. Since I’m running a marathon this weekend and have my friend’s wedding the following weekend I scheduled all 4 teeth to be removed Nov 9th and I will be going under anesthesia for the first time ever. Yikes!
- Monday afternoon: In the office to check emails and prep for teaching class tonight.
WANT!!
Have you seen our BibCOASTERS yet? We’ll reproduce an image of your actual race bib on marble coasters! I great way to celebrate a special race! Makes a really cool personalized gift too!!
Playing dress up in my bridesmaid’s dress and shoes for my friend’s wedding in a few weeks. Wearing my first ever strapless bra – thanks body by Victoria.