To say the least, I was not looking forward to yesterdays race. Since January, I haven't had the motivation to train for much of anything...and only completed one 14 mile run, and a couple of 8 mile runs. I wasn't prepared. At all.
But there was no switching to the half because it was sold out.
Sooooooooooo....the marathon I would run. And did! Knowing that it was a team race, and the likelihood that I'd be able to find someone to run with was high...so I was hopeful that would happen. And when AJ invited me to join their group...I was relieved.
I'm not gonna lie...we were that group that other people looked on and a) wished they were a part of because we were having that much fun or b) wished they could run faster so they could get away from us :) Between bouts of "singing" at the top of our lungs to the Proclaimers, stripping when it got hot...as a group...and crossing the finish line holding hands...it was quite a memorable race.
Not to say that it was an easy day for anyone. Let's face it...any day that you run 26.2 miles isn't going to be easy...but we made it! Even with the disgusting wind, and cold temps. (BTW...the red face today is NOT sunburn...for once I used sunscreen willingly. But it does little for 25mph wind gusts).
And now that it's over...I really feel the urge to train for something...like a marathon. I mean...if I can finish a marathon with little training...and not feeling like I'm going to die until mile 25...and in less time that I finished my last marathon...imagine what I could do if I actually did train?!? And I think I'm actually figuring how to race one of these things.
Oh...and I am also now proud to say that I have completed more marathons than I have 5K's. Considering I really hate 5K's...I'd say it's best if I keep it that way.
Now off to packing...and Sticky Fingers for a cupcake :)
