As they say, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” So about that Chicago Marathon…well, I’m not running it. You see, my entry was a gift from a sponsor and it would appear that it’s not going to pan out. It’s a long story and yes I’m bummed but these things happen and I’ve got to move on.
As I look at this change in plans, it would seem a blessing in disguise. While I won’t get to see my beloved Redhead in October, I will get to put off training for a marathon in the dead of summer. And I get a little more time to get my base where I’d like it to be.
At this point the S.O. and I have decided to run….wait for it…
Yes, we’re going to run the Jacksonville Marathon. It’s at the end of December and it’s a shorter and less expensive trip than Chicago would have been.
The good news is that this really opens us up for a few more tri’s this summer. I want to ride my bike and swim this summer and keep working on my run too. Woot!
In other news, I saw Spirit of the Marathon II. I have a feeling that a lot of you did too. Some of us girls got together and hit up the Cinebistro. Special thanks to Dee who purchased our tickets in advance. I swear that theater was like a local race. Lots and lots of familiar faces and not one of them was sweaty this time!
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| Diana, Dee, Meghann, Steph, Me, Mary (back row). Lulu Friend and Genna. (front row) |
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| Jim, Me,and Caitlyn. |
The movie itself was awesome! It takes place in Rome and follows the stories of several runners along their journey to run the Rome Marathon. After a glass of wine and this inspiring movie I was ready to sign up for 20 more races. I just need a loan. Who can spot me a few hundred dollars?
I think my favorite featured runners were the two Italian men. One of them is his 70’s and had run every single Rome Marathon the other owns a pizza shop called “Il Podista” or The Runner. I love it! I totally want an Il Podisto singlet now.
Did you see the movie? What did you think?
I felt the same way about Spirit II… I want a singlet! And loved the ending… "To all of you older people, run, run…". Awesome!
Im seriously considering Jacksonville Bank Marathon too! It took ever ounce of self control not to sign up last night after seeing Spirit 2, but I'm going to wait and see how Miami 70.3 training goes. Oh, and wedding planning. I suppose I should make sure I can juggle all of this 😉
I loved those two guys! Now I want to go to Rome and visit their shop! !
I'm still so sad you're not going to be in Chicago. Boo.
Pizza runner guy was so damn adorable that I just want to adopt him.
I'm also still cracking up that we both thought the one guy reminded us of someone we know… LMFAO!
I liked the movie!! I loved the two older men as well and was sad for the one that didn't finish. I'm excited you're doing JAX Bank. I think that's the one I'll defer to as well. It seems to be a good course.
Didn't get to see the movie yet but looking forward to seeing it, since it is the Mother Land 🙂
I know a few sprint triathlons you'd kick serious ass in … Three more left this season. Just saying.
Tear, tear about Chitown. I was excited to hear all about your race there. 🙁 Sad I missed Spirit II. I cant wait to catch it on DVD.
Don't worry – you'll still have to run with me in the dead of summer as I MCM train – you'll suffer with me in super preparation for JAX 😉 Mamma mia!
I am registered for the Chicago marathon but wont be doing it because of my injury. You are welcomed to take my entry. It seems like such a waste. :/
If you do ever decide to run Chicago, give me a holler. I'd love to run that one again. I hear Jacksonville's course is really pretty, along the water. Good luck with the tri training and with getting your run right where you want it. I believe in you!
Sucks about Chicago — but I've heard nothing but good things about the Jax marathon (everyone I know that has run it has PR'd!). I plan on running it next year (hoping to run Chicago in 2014 too!). Can't wait to see what you do 🙂