So I thought that right after the race I would pick up running distances again.
Wrong!
I did run a few days after the marathon-three days later. three miles. And then a few days after that-another three miles. And then a week after that and, yes, three miles. I couldn.t break that three!
Today I finally did, running [...]
Archive for the ‘February’ Category
2 weeks three days after marathon-finally hit 5.8!
Posted in February, tagged long distance running, post marathon running, running after marathon on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ramblings from a Marathon Runner!
Posted in February, tagged black toenails, marathon is over, marathon runners, marathon runners are freaks, night after marathon, run a marathon, running a marathon, training for a marathon on February 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
so I’m winding down from my marathon-one night before my 38th bday-having a glass of red wine, some chocolate covered peanuts, and a little r&r.
I can’t believe that i just ran 26.2 miles.
I recently read this ridiculous blog post about why people should not run marathons.
In it people had responded with equally ridiculous messages, such [...]
I DID IT! My first marathon is over . . .
Posted in February, tagged marathon day is here, marathon is over, ran my first marathon, running a marathon, training for a marathon on February 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
And I can’t wait until the next!
It was a dreadful day for a run. Winds at 14-16, steady, with rain throughout most of the run (all but from mile 20 to about 240.
My feet were a wrinkled mess when I got done.
I had to walk some. There was no other way with the winds being [...]
1 hour and counting
Posted in February, tagged can i run a marathon, long distance running, marathon day is here, running a marathon on February 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So it is here! It is going to happen! I don’t have the flu, my husband is getting better, I slept well, and the only hindrance is a little bit of rain. Cold rain. And some wind.
Ok, we will be fine.
To tell you the truth, I am terrified.
What was I thinking, 26.2 miles?
Can i do [...]
Picked up my Packet
Posted in February on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
AY!
Ok, this time tomorrow i wil hopefully be recovering from 26.2 quietly, on my couch, while my kids sleep.
My husband is doing a bit better. I took the girls to the expo to pick up my race packet! Got my shirt, a few bumper stickers that say 26.2 and a new water pack that holds [...]
I survived the night
Posted in February, tagged day before marathon, marathon is here!, running a marathon on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You know how when someone says they are sick and you hang out with them then you begin to feel sick? By the time I went to bed last night my head hurt and I was sure my shoulders ached. I woke up one time last night and thought my throat felt raw. I took [...]
Oh No, the Flu Has Hit our House
Posted in February, tagged days before marathon, flu and marathon, sick and marathon, training for marathon, week before marathon on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve doged the bullet this year, though my daughter’s entire preschool class, including her teacher, have been wiped out by the flu. but my husband came home tonight sick as he can be, with aches and pains and chills, and he is wrapped up int he bedroom trying to recover. I’m doing all I can [...]
