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Thinking out loud: Runner logic

February 17, 2016 by MCM Mama 12 Comments

A few weeks ago: “I don’t think I’m going to try to get into the Marine Corps 17.75. I don’t want to run the Marine Corps Marathon next fall anyways, so why spend the money?”

MCM 17.75 access granted

A few days ago: “Well, if I happen to be home at the right time, I’ll see about registering. I know people who will want the code for the marathon.”

The night before registration: {sets alarm on computer for 11:55} “I really do like this race, so I’ll at least try to get in and then give away the MCM code.”

11:45: {sits in front of computer, with credit card ready, verifies that account login works.}

11:59: {Refresh. Refresh. REFRESH.} “C’mon already.”

Noon: {typing like a mad woman} “Crap, I have no idea how long it will take me to run 17.75K. How many miles is that anyway? 11? 12? Ahh, just going to make up a number.”

12:05: “Gah, I got kicked out. Maybe that’s a sign.”

12:06: {madly typing again} “I REALLY want to run this race.”

12:08: {deep breath}

17.75 acceptance

12:08:15: {Announces on Facebook} “I got into 17.75! Now to figure out what to do with the code.”

5:45: “So, Beer Geek, I think it makes sense for me to run Marine Corps again in the fall…”

Umm…

[Tweet “Do you have Runner’s Logic? Can you justify all.the.races? #runchat”]

To be completely honest, I’m still undecided and I have until after the race on April 2nd to decide if I really want to go through a summer of hell again, but my history with MCM seems to be act first, think later.

I’m linking up with Amanda at Running with Spoons for Thinking Out Loud.

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  1. Christine @ Two Runners Travel says

    February 18, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Haha I love this! It happens to us all and is a perfect way to describe runners and their crazy logic. 🙂
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  2. Marcia says

    February 18, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Oh yeah! Isn’t it funny how we dig in more when the cite crashes? Ha!
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  3. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    February 18, 2016 at 8:37 am

    I threw my name into the NYCM lottery and have been questioning my sanity ever since. Not that it was a sure thing by any means, but a fall marathon when I said I wouldn’t?

    I got an email this week that they needed me to confirm my credit card number. I took it as a sign, and opted out.
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    • Darlene says

      February 18, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      I’d love for you to do NYM…
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  4. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    February 18, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Haha! I’ve never experienced it with races, but I’ve definitely experienced the crazy logic in other aspects of my life. Hard to fight those things that are rooted so deep inside us.
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  5. Hollie says

    February 18, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Ha, I’ve done that on plenty or races. It’s so hilarious!

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  6. Emily says

    February 18, 2016 at 10:53 am

    Yep, this is me. I’m always missing the ‘early registration.’
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  7. Darlene says

    February 18, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Yeah, I’ve done that plenty of times.

    Have fun. I bet that you run it.
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  8. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    February 18, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    I would like to do one of the DC races but not sure which one.
    Deciding if you want to “really” run a race can be stressful! Especially when you have to sign up right away cus you know it will sell out!

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  9. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    February 18, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    Ha! I love this logic and can so relate 🙂
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  10. Jeff says

    February 18, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    Totally logical…

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  11. Kristen says

    February 19, 2016 at 12:48 am

    Haha this is so me with every race! I’m injured now, but if I wasn’t I know I’d be signing up for all sorts of races like this!
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