Friday, October 15, 2010

Friday Five: Musings on a Marathon

1. On Monday morning, we all got up early to meet for breakfast and get my sister's family back to the airport. Getting up early was SO not what I wanted to do, but that's the way it goes, right? I donned my marathon tech tee and proudly wore it to the restaurant. My sister's family made it safely back to Texas and I spent the rest of the day doing absolutely nothing.

2. I was stiff, but never unbearably so. I never felt any worse than I have after the half's I've done. This has lead me to a bunch of inner arguments on whether I could/should have pushed myself harder. I've come to the conclusion that yes, I most definitely COULD have pushed harder. But I also believe that given the circumstances of both my weekend and the heat of the day, I did it exactly right. I didn't WANT to be a mess at the end of it all - I had my whole family to hang with...

3. I HAVE, however, been EXHAUSTED this week. As in, can't POSSIBLY get out of bed to run in the morning exhausted. My legs could have, but the rest of me has been enjoying a bit of a break.

4. This entire experience has been utterly amazing. From the training to the blogging to the meet ups to the pinnacle event (which I LOVED - I'm a huge fan of the Chicago marathon) it has exceeded my wildest dreams. I am an addict.

5. Speaking of addict...


Dear Bobbi,

Congratulations! You are officially registered for the 35th anniversary of Grandma's Marathon on June 18, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Duluth, and providing you with a world-class race.

Yup. I have a time to beat now...
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11 comments:

  1. Book Worm RunsOctober 15, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    You deserve a week of rest! :o) Enjoy every moment! And happy training for the next one :o)

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  2. Jen FeenyOctober 15, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    And..... she's hooked. :) You have now officially lost your mind and joined the rest of us crazies who love to marathon. Hope the weekend is relaxing for even more recovery!

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  3. Canadian runnerOctober 15, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Enjoy the rest you have worked hard for it. Congrats on completing your 1st marathon and having the drive to do another one!!

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  4. Pam @ herbieontherun.comOctober 15, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    LOL DAMN, that was fast!!!

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  5. TeamarciaOctober 15, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Well look at you jumping right back in! I hear Grandma's is a great one.

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  6. ChristaOctober 15, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    YEAH!!! I have yet to register for my next one but it will be in May.

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  7. KovasPOctober 15, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Way to go on registering for Grandma's! I've heard it takes 26 days, one for each mile, to really be ready to run again.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    I love it, Grandma's marathon! Enjoy your break, rest and relax...you earned it!

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  9. kilaxOctober 15, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Yay! I have heard so many good things about that marathon! :) Maybe I can join you on some training runs?!

    I have been exhausted this week too. Well, can't wake up, but the full of energy at night. It's weird.

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  10. JamieOctober 15, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Woohoo! I've heard awesome things about Grandma's marathon. I'm always utterly exhausted after a marathon. Enjoy the rest!

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  11. MNFireflyOctober 17, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Sweeeeet! Make sure you do your hill training. Mile 22 will be total b****! In the meantime, relax, recover and refuel.

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