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?”
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}
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…
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.
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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Oh yeah! Isn’t it funny how we dig in more when the cite crashes? Ha!
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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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I’d love for you to do NYM…
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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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Ha, I’ve done that on plenty or races. It’s so hilarious!
Yep, this is me. I’m always missing the ‘early registration.’
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Yeah, I’ve done that plenty of times.
Have fun. I bet that you run it.
Darlene recently posted…TOLT: Sarasota Music Half Marathon Race Recap
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!
Ha! I love this logic and can so relate 🙂
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Totally logical…
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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