12916

That's my official race number for the Disney Marathon. Info came in the mail yesterday that included this and the race program. That was kinda exciting. I also went and bought a new pair of running shoes. That was kinda exciting too - this is the first time I've actually wore out a pair of running shoes. Usually I've just purchased them for the sake of wanting a new pair, not necessarily needing a new pair. I also decided that I'm going to sign up for the Flying Pig Half Marathon and possibly try to do the Columbus in October 2008. Stacey has committed (yes, you have) to do these as well. :) Of course, the only time we'll likely be together during these events is in the car on the way there and the way home. Perhaps I should have waited until I actually finished a marathon before I committed to another, but I think it will kinda be like childbirth - it's hell getting through it, but when it's over and the pain has subsided, you'd likely do it all over again. I'm just enjoying the journey.

This weekend was a low mileage weekend, so we only did 10 in preparation for 20 next weekend. I, on the other hand, only did 8. Things were just off yesterday. I started out sucking air big time - perhaps I took off too fast - and then I got too hot and dropped a layer at the first water stop, then got cold, and my legs were tight and sore. My coach, Linda, was running w/ me and at about mile 7 she took a hard fall and we just threw up our hands and walked/ran the rest of it to her car, which was at mile 8. Of course, it didn't take much persuasion to get me in the car and drive back to the Boathouse. :)