I did another long run. No, it wasn't a twenty-miler. But, I got in around 17 on Saturday morning, and I'm happy with that. Next weekend I'll do around 12 and then I'll be good to go for the marathon.
I bought SO many new running clothes. I got a little click-happy with the Nike site. Yikes. I had the marathon as an excuse, but I do believe I went a little (okay a lot) above and beyond what the marathon needs were. But, it's a good investment. I'll use them more than anything else I could spend my money on right now. Except maybe food.
My birthday is coming up though (the day before the marathon, actually), so I'm kind of just hoping that I'll get some monetary gifts. But even if I don't...it'll all be okay. And I'll look cute when my landlord kicks me out of the house for not paying rent.
I went into New York on Saturday and saw all the pre-race drama. It was pretty awesome to see the runners in Central Park. I wish I could have watched the race on Sunday, but I had a rehearsal and concert, so I didn't really have that option. Seeing it all set up made me want to do it next year.
Actually, what I really want to do is walk it with my grandfather. If you can believe it, he actually helped Fred Lebow start the race back in 1970. He was on the original marathon board and ran the first ever New York Marathon (in 3:02) when the course was just several loops around Central Park. Pretty cool, eh? He's 80 now, but he still walks every day for at least an hour, and I think it would be awesome for him to have a goal. I've talked to him about it and I can't get a firm answer...so that leaves me hoping!
But either way, I think I'll submit my name into the lottery next year.
And speaking of next...I realized I have nothing planned after the Philadelphia Marathon. I'm thinking about the Mardi Gras marathon, but I just don't know if I can stomach doing those long runs again so soon. On the other hand, perhaps making them part of my routine for the whole winter will really improve my running...we'll see how I feel after Philadelphia, I guess.
And then triathlon-wise (yes, I still have a bike, and I think I can remember how to at least float in the water), I think I want to do Wildflower again. The logistics and cost might make it hard, but I'm going to try. Otherwise, I guess I have to find a cool half-Iron on the East Coast. Any suggestions?
Oh, and I still don't have my computer back. I called today and they said it should be back by the end of the week...perhaps then you'll get more regular posting and even some pictures. Don't give up on me yet!
8 comments:
that's very cool about your grandfather! :o) sounds like you have some great race thoughts laid out...
That’s really cool that your grandfather is still active..
Cheers.
Rice.
yo dude you should run the half marathon in austin with me february 18. i was going to do the full, but i know what you mean about the long runs again so soon. i don't want to shred my quads any more than they already are. anyway...think about it.
No East Coast HIM's...but I say you sign up for SOMA next October in AZ....there's a little group of us bloggers already in just this week alone, I'm sure the list will grow.
(Myself, Iron Benny, Nytro, and Myles from http://clydeologist.blogspot.com/)
I'm considering New York next year. I think my River Run half split would qualify me. You up for some company if I do it? Because there is no way I am paying for a hotel downtown for more than one night :) This would be a good trip because I could visit you (if you are still there) and my friends in Albany.
Keep encouraging your grandfather for the marathon walk. I also will plan on running New York next fall.
How cool about your grandfather!
Have you discovered a store called Lululemon yet? I went there in Chicago, and I know they have one somewhere in NYC....
Be afraid. Be very afraid. And don't bring too many credit cards.
looks like we are all lining up to do Wildflower...
you should too!
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