Jun 15 2009
Remember when…
Oh, those many blissful months ago when I so boldly stated that I was training to run a half marathon? 13.1 miles. That’s right.
Well, my wait is almost over. D-day is this Saturday. Wait! WHAT!!!! Saturday?! I’m no where NEAR ready to run 13.1 miles (THIRTEEN POINT ONE MILES!!!!) in 5 friggin days! Hep me jebus!
Kidding. Totally kidding.
I’m certainly not a ready as I should be. But two weeks ago I did 11.5 miles and have been running 8-12 miles per week since I started training (excluding long weekend runs).
And let me tell you. I can’t wait to get back to doing other shit I enjoy. Hiking… almost can’t remember what that’s like.
Bicycling through the mountains. Nope. A fleeting memory.
Having a full weekend with nada to do. Who am I kidding. I don’t really want that to happen.
Anywho- looking forward to the run on the effing road in Durango, CO. Yes, I said on the road. Our instructions are to “run against traffic.” Who plans a race and doesn’t close off the road? Especially when part of the registration money is going to charity for some kid who probably got hit while running or biking against traffic. What a crock of shit!
But. Steamworks Brewery (of awesome brewery status) is hosting the after part-ay at the Durango Sports Club where there will be free food but more importantly FREE BEER! that’s probably so you won’t bitch about the running against traffic.
Oh, and a hot tub. And maybe a massage.
How does one pass that up? I sure can’t.
This one, I’m doing to finish (and kinda for time. I’m hoping for a sustained 11 minute mile which puts me crossing the finish line at just befor 10:15 in the am) and really hoping that it doesn’t make me feel an insane urge to go for a full marathon. If it does. Commit me. Please.
Am hoping for an action shot of me NOT crawling across the finish line. Will post with my superb time next week.
Stumble it!
dude. the hot tub may not be very awesome…depending on who else is in there, how many free beers you have had, and how much back hair is visible. just sayin.
good luck…kick some ass.
How did it go? Tell us!!! So proud of you from way out here!!