I just flew in from Detroit and boy are my arms tired! Ba-dum-dum. Actually my arms are kind of tired from the luggage we lugged around this weekend. (Remind me to do some weight lifting.)
I know you are going to be shocked when I say that it was cold in Detroit. Moi? Cold? Yes. Really. I chose the dread mill route because of the cold. Yes, I am a big baby.
For the record, working marathon expos is AWESOME. I love the running community. It’s so positive and inspiring. I just really feel the camaraderie at these events. Between Chicago and Detroit I am chomping at the bit to get going again.
Detroit put on a nice expo AND I got to meet TNT Coach Ken.
Um, yeah, so that’s not him, but neither of us had our cameras. We are turrible bloggers. Turrible, turrible (Cleveland Show anyone?)But Ken was as nice and funny as I thought he’d be. Swing by his blog because it’s quite entertaining.
Detroit is no where near what I had pictured in my head. I have friends who said it was very dangerous but not one time did I feel un-safe. We stayed in downtown and walked to and from the expo and even took the people mover to eat in Greektown, which was delish. It’s a lot smaller downtown then I pictured and could really use some economic help. I am happy to be back in the F-L-A and have some stuff I want to discuss with you all this week. Happy Monday – git er done!UPDATE: Slomo, I did not hear about the three runners who died in Detroit on Sunday until this morning. Very sad news indeed. My thoughts go out to their friends and family as well.
Too cool getting to meet up with Ken! Glad you had a nice time in Detroit. I'd love to work a marathon expo! Nothing beats that pre-race energy of a bunch of runners.
Just popped on here! I am a runner as well, and love reading other running blogs!
Umm … you did know three runners died doing the Detroit half and full marathon? Did you hear any news on this, and/or cause? My thoughts to any family members of those that passed away.
Slomo, I just heard about it myself this morning. We left before the race so I am not sure what happened. So tragic. I hope we get some answers soon so that this stuff can be better prevented.
RW today has a posting on it with some commentary by Dr. Thompson, a cardiologist they interview from time to time. Obviously he was not the attending physcian. Regardless, thoughts again with any family or friends of these runners. Not what anyone expects as the outcome of running a marathon.
Thanks for sharing your running thoughts and experiences. Enjoyable read.
being able to meet people from the blog world is the best!
haha, I love the picture! Sounds like you had a great time in Detroit! After all of the races you have been attending, I'm chomping at the bit for a race, too! 🙂
Happy to hear you had a great trip. Super sad news about the runners. :o(
Thats so cool you are working expos– That has to be quite an experience!
Working at an expo would be so much fun!
Yes, we are turrible bloggers… I hated that we did have more time to talk and laugh! I got a chance to meet Kimpossible on the marathon course. Three deaths is really hard to accept and I wonder what will come of it. I'm sure that Team in Training will take more precautions. I'm glad that you had a good time in the 'D'.
OMG…that's the worst joke ever. LOL. Just kidding. Glad you had a good time and got to meet up with Ken.
OMG, I am so jealous! I want to work a marathon expo! So much fun! Can't wait to hear what you have to discuss this week!! 🙂
I'm always so jealous when people get to meet other bloggers. So cool.
Glad you had a good time!
Can't wait to hear about more of your adventures. : )
Looks like you had a blast! 🙂
sounds like you had fun!
I'm glad Detroit treated you well! As long as you stay in certain parts, you're definitely fine. Greektown is the best for dinner, there are great restaurants! And this past weekend was definitely cold, even for Detroit!
glad you had a good time in detroit and did not freeze! i am so not ready for winter. brrr.