Maybe I am Crazy...

I started to tank at mile 15 today (need better fueling options for my long runs), but I ran just over 22. Somewhere along the way I got my second, third, and fourth wind. I think I could have actually done a marathon today. Good thing, since it's 2 weeks away! Now I get to start the blessed taper. Even better, one more week of classes, then finals, then ..... SUMMER! Hallelujah!

Forever 21.4

My 20 mile run turned into a 21.4 miler due to detours caused by flooding on the Greenbelt. But, I did it. That is the furthest I have ever run. It hurt, but I survived. I'm starting to feel a bit more optimistic about the probability that I can actually run a marathon. It won't be pretty and it will hurt, but I now believe I can do it. Only 3 more weeks to go.

The funny thing is how people respond to you when you tell them you are going to run a marathon. People that don't know me very well are super supportive and think it's cool. My family thinks I need to get my head checked.... While true, it doesn't stop the fact that I do plan to run this thing. :)

Thank you to the bystanders that cheer for us

I ran my second half marathon (Salt Lake City Half) of the year today with my wonderful colleague and friend Elizabeth. What was so special about this race?
1) it was mostly downhill - always a good thing
2) it was Elizabeth's first half marathon and she did awesome
3) there were friends there for us at the finish line
4) the SLC police did a wonderful job keeping the roads clear for the race
5) the entire route was filled with people on the sidelines cheering, ringing cowbells, passing out water from their houses, handing out brownies, and just generally keeping us going strong. So this is my shout out to all of those folks who took time out of their Saturday morning to be there for a bunch of anonymous strangers. We couldn't have done it without you!

Slippin' and a Slidin'

The good news is that despite the muddy, rainy, windy mess that was Dry Creek Half Marathon this year, I only fell once. And they went back to finishers medals (instead of finishers shirts), which was fine with me - anyone that finishes that race deserves a medal in my book.

Even with the condition, it wasn't my worst time ever - that was Dry Creek 2 years ago and the conditions were as bad if not worse this year, so I'm putting that down in my book as an improved race.

The bad news is that I did not finish book 3 of my romance series this week. It's getting there, but it's not done. I did send out a bunch more queries on PG though and entered Rule #17 into a contest. Wish me luck!