Read about my first half marathon race experience here. I really, really, really, really wanted to sit down, but Andrea and Mr Pug Runner told me to keep moving. Which, I'm sure, was the right call, but oh, sitting down sounded so good. So, instead, we posed for a picture with our ...
race report: space coast marathon (part ii)
race report: space coast marathon (part i)
then When the alarm rang at 4:00 AM on Sunday, I popped right up. My stomach was feeling a little better, which was a huge relief. I gathered my clothes and treated myself to a lovely, scalding shower. The plan was to leave at 4:45, so Andrea and I checked our bags one last time and headed next ...
space coast marathon weekend: expo
Saturday morning dawned bright and early. I had packed on Friday night because Kristin and her husband were coming to pick me up to start our adventure at the Space Coast Marathon. Armed with some delicious coffee, we hit the interstate and headed south. The plan was to pick up our race packets ...
saying goodbye
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven." --- Ecclesiastes 3:1 This is not the post I wanted to write tonight. But here we are and I'm writing it. Yesterday, we had to make the unspeakably difficult decision to let our Oscar go. He was 13 (going to turn 14 ...
this is it, complete with a mild freak out
I registered for the Space Coast Half back in April. If I recall correctly, I signed up for this half marathon before I even signed up for my first 5K. I was lured by the bling and it kind of made my commitment to running real. My tendency is to register early. For one thing, a lot of the races I ...
happy thanksgiving!
May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! -- Author Unknown --- Have a wonderful day celebrating with your family and loved ...