Since just wrapping up my blog posts on my first marathon, I find it not coincidental that this weekend marks, not only, my 2 year anniversary of my marathon premiere but also the culmination of my marathon training for my 3rd marathon, my 20 mile run (for the Seattle Rock N Roll). So, I thought it appropriate to share some something and someone that inspires me, as a designer, runner and in life generally, Julian Bialowas and his project 365Q.
Here's to my 20 miles tomorrow and to tapering in the rest of the weeks to come!
Read moreI am heading out to Palm Springs (otherwise known as my hometown) for my little and only brother's high school graduation. Mine seems so far away now (class of 2000!), whoa, I am getting Old. I will come back prepared to blog all about my visit to the dry heat and golf! Yey for the long weekend. ------
This is a continuation of my last blog post, a detailed experience of my first marathon... see Part V
(My Goal was to finish this multi-part blogs post by the LA Marathon, so the end is finally here, as the race is in two days and I am excited!)
Read moreFINALLY!!! I'm back. I lost myself for a moment. Please excuse my lapse. I am still learning to be a good blogger. Here's the continuation of my last blog post, a detailed experience of my first marathon... see Part IV
The last ten, piece of cake. Right?
Wrong!
But at mile 16 I had finally recovered, dusted myself off from my fantastic fall and was so happy to see my friends Amber and Cameron. And for the next mile, I caught Amber up on what had happened to me on my 16 mile journey. It was nice to have someone to share my experiences with. Being a solo runner, I really did cherish having someone to help finish this race. She was amazing. She came with more GU's, aspirin, and as we ran it was nice to have someone to run into the crowds at the water and food stations and grab me what I needed and even stuff I didn't know I needed. She was a true angel to have those last few miles.
Read moreThis is a continuation of my blog post on March 16, here. ------
At mile 14, I had both headphones working again. Hallelujah! Only, two more miles until Amber met me to finish the last 10 miles.
I had a roommate in college that did the New Jersey Shore Marathon the Spring of our senior year and I ran the last 10 miles of that with her too. It's amazing how helpful it is to have someone motivate you those last few miles. Someone to grab you water and oranges from the stations you could no longer deviate your path to get to. because running the straightest line to finish is the only option you have with 16 miles under your belt and still 10 left to go.
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