AKA “What I’m writing when I should be writing a newsletter article” I went to the gym again today. I used the elliptical and the bike again and got a decent work out. It doesn’t feel as much like a workout as running does, but I’m hot, I’m sweaty, and my heart rate goes up,…
Category: marathon
Why am I even posting?
Not a whole lot has changed around here… I’m still undecided on the whole marathon thing; I’m still working on booking stuff in Alaska; I’m still emotionally unstable (perimenopause kicks PMS’ a$$) Despite the fact that I’ve put aside my marathon decision until a point in time where I can make a decision without crying…
2010 Plans and Goals
2010 is a big year here. In May, Beer Geek and I will have been married 15 years. In August, I turn 40. To celebrate, we have some exciting plans. Big Plan #1 – We are going to Alaska. We honeymooned in Alaska and had a fabulous time. Now we are going to take the…
Another marathon?
Before the Marine Corps Marathon last October, I swore I’d never run another one. Training took a huge toll on our family and on my mind(surprisingly, my body held up quite well). I felt like I spent every moment of my free time running. I leaned heavily on my parents to watch the kids when…
My hood and some random stuff
Beer Geek finally got home last night, but his luggage did not. The airline called and said they’d deliver it that night, so I hung out until midnight and then gave up and headed to bed. At 5 am, we woke up to my cell phone ringing. The bag was delivered five minutes later (we…
Aftermath: Where do I go from here?
As soon as I ran across the finish line, I came to a dead stop. Not because I wanted to, but because there was no place to go. It was complete gridlock. We slowly moved forward and got our space blankets, some water, and our medals. Then it was time for the picture in front…
Miles 22-26.2: These miles brought to you by Powerade
Marine Corps Marathon 2008 recap, part 3 (MCM recap part 1, MCM recap part 2) Just after mile 22 was another water stop. I drank three cups of Powerade. Really. I thought to myself, “I’m going to regret this when I throw up”. I headed into Crystal City. The place was hoppin’! Music, tons of…
Mile 10-21: the hell miles
Marine Corps Marathon 2008 recap, part 2. (MCM 2008 recap part one) Just before the end of mile 9, my stomach started feeling off. I felt like I was running with a brick in my belly. Not a good feeling at all! I walked the water stop and tried to drink, but the liquid made…
Pre-race to mile 9 : The glory miles
Marine Corps Marathon 2008 recap, part 1 Short story: Clock time: 4:56:25 Actual time: 4:50:14 The weather was projected to be absolutely perfect for the race. Starting temp was low 40s, with the temp at the finish near 65, with a bit of a breeze. I got up at 4:30 am, took a shower, got…