13.1

The day started off at 4:30 am at a balmy 41 degrees out. I got to the parking lot around 6:15 just what my GPS said even though I got lost a bit. I know, I lived in Salem BUT in my defense, they took out all the rotaries which confused me and the GPS. I maybe took myself 30 seconds out of the way.

The parking lot was a 1/2 mile away from the race start. There was a trolley that came around and picked up the runners. Once I got to registration I found M and S right away, they are my SIL P's brother and SIL. I couldn't wait for the race to start. Mostly because I was freezing. Did I mention it was still 41 out?

I had two big concerns before the race, 1 - was my leg going to be ok and 2 - I'm I going to have to poop during the race. Well, the mole skin worked like a charm and I had no pain and 2, never had to poop. I was pumped. You have no idea what a bummer (pun intended) it is when you are running then the need to go hits you, especially if there are no bathrooms.

The race was awesome. It was a great course that was much easier than what I trained on. Don't get me wrong, there was plenty of hills it was just that they were much more forgiving than the ones in Franklin. It was also nice to see Salem again, I ran by the school, places I used to eat, and Castle Rock. After the race, there was no trolley back to the parking lot so after running 13.1 miles, I had to walk another 1/2 mile. You wouldn't think that is that bad but you try it.

I planned on and mostly trained at a 10:45 minute per mile pace. I thought it would take me about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Well, to my surprise I did a 10:09 mpm. I couldn't be happier. I said this was my first and last 1/2 marathon but I'm not sure if that will be true anymore.

The big day

Tomorrow's the big day for my 1/2 marathon race (also know to W2 as my mara). I think I'm all ready. As for what bandages I'm going to use for my injury, I think I'm going with part bandage part mole skin. The bandage I tried tonight failed as much as the regular band aid I used last night. The wound is healing but it won't be enough for tomorrow.

I'm all packed and I made my list so I don't forget anything. I showered tonight so I don't have to in the morning. I'm hoping to be out the door at 5:15 am. The race starts at 7 am and I'm sure I'll be done the race before most of you are out of your jammies.

I think the biggest thing I'm looking forward to is my nap that I'm going to have when I get back.
Please say your prayers that everything goes well.

No work and all day play

Tomorrow is my company's outing. We are going to Mount Wachusett. It's the company's 25th anniversary and so they are doing a big to do. I'm looking forward to it since I won't have to work! Oh, and there will be boccie. I love boccie.

I was originally not going to run tomorrow since it's the day before my big race BUT I had a little incident and now I need to. I went out Tuesday to do a six miler, my shorts had a hole in the seam, which I didn't realize until I was too far. Well, my skin stuck out of that hole and pretty much gave me a rug burn on the inside of my leg. I now have to test out different types of band aids.

I wore a real band aid tonight and that failed. I'm going to try to do a little patchwork with a non stick pad and some tape. I knew something was going to happen before the race to hinder me but I'm not going to let it bother me. It could of been worse.

I have to make a list of things I need for the race so I don't forget. I'm leaving my house at 5am. I'm bound to forget something!

Monday blues

W and I had a wicked awesome weekend. On Friday night, W won $100 playing poker with his brother and his friends. Saturday after my 12 mile run (W went to the gym) we went to the Cheesecake Factory for my birthday lunch. I got my favorite, Shrimp BLT. I take of the B. They don't put much on to begin with. We finished off our lunch with what else but cheese cake. yum!

Sunday we went to our nephew J's birthday. The cake was awesome. SIL L knows how to bake.

Alas, the weekend had to end. My Monday wasn't too bad but W is sitting in traffic right now so my guess is that it wasn't all that great.

5 more day until my race, eek!

Birthday week

My birthday week is just passing me by. This year, I really don't mind. I'm still having fun though. I ended up only buying one sweater on my birthday shopping excursion. I'm wearing it right now and I love it! W got me the True Blood book series. So far so good but I'm only on Chapter 2.

W and I are going out tonight to dinner with our friends B and C. I get to show off the new sweater;) We are going to the 99 in Marlboro. It's kinda a half way point. I can't wait to have some coconut shrimp.

W started more classes this past month. Something about security. He doesn't tell me these things. He'll have to blog about it.

Saturday is the day I do 12 miles. Ack! I can't believe I can run that far. One more week to my race!

HBT E!

It's my birthday. I took it off from work. I ran 8 miles this morning and now I'm doing what I do best - shopping.

09-09-09

I hope you made a wish at 9:09 today. You have a second chance tonight!

Happy Labor Day!

A nice long weekend with wicked awesome weather. Can ask for anything better.

This is the first weekend W has had off in 4 weeks. We pretty much did nothing and for W, that's a good thing.

I did my 10 miles on Friday then did a little fall shopping. If anyone knows me, they know I'll return half of what I bought next week.

On Monday we will be heading down to the Cape to W's Mom's house for a cookout.

Anyone have good plans?

Numba 9

Last Friday I did my 9th mile. It was so much more enjoyable than my 8th. I will attempt 9 again tonight, then 10 on Friday. I have Friday off!

Last Saturday W had to work but had the reward of going golfing and playing poker afterwards. Unfortunately, it rained so he just hung out with his friend T until the poker game started. I went over to W2's house and hung out with her and the babies. We then went out for dinner. It was a wonderful time.

Sunday W and I hung out together. It was so relaxing.

Someone came to see the house on Saturday and returned yesterday. Say your prayers that she's the one!

I'm also waiting for someone else to call me back to make an appointment to see the place. We have got to have the cleanest condo in Franklin.