Holy stinky running shoes Batman! Where the crap did all of you come from? How is it that there are over a hundred of you reading this fluff, er I mean my Nobel prize worthy journalism?
YIKES! The pressure is almost too great for me to go on!
Then where would all of you be? Not too worry my minions readers, I will continue to write thought provoking prose. Such as when those toes got into a fight (this) and when it was too hot to run (this). Deep stuff right?
For today’s post I really just wanted to say thanks for all of the awesome comments, encouragement, and dialogue you all provide (not to mention all of your own awesome blogs!). I am getting a little choked up over here thinking about how amazing you all are. Your own blogs make me want to be a better writer and runner! Is this enough ass kissing?
As a little recap of my current running life I am only 61 days away from my third marathon. Incredible. For that other blog, I offer a glimpse into how my marathon life, so to speak, began. I warn you, it’s a tear jerker. OK, not really but it does offer some insight into why I began this crazy journey and how I became this crazy running person. Click here to read all about it.
I love this running life and wouldn’t change it for the world.
Thanks again.
You have not yet attained Evil Warlord status, hence you have no minions. Good try though!
Great article and post! I have been "meaning" to run my first marathon for over three years now. Never thought that I would be a serious runner either (never thought I could be serious period). I have promised myself that this is it; this is the year to do it and run that damn marathon! Keep up the great running and posting!
Tara
I can't wait to read about your upcoming marathon!! Keep on running (you crazy running lady)!! w00t w00t
61 days 'til marathon #e, eh? That's quite incredible!!
Um, I think that will be sufficient ass-kissing… for now. 🙂
I love reading your blog and reading your comments. It's a reciprocal relationship.
Off to read your latest on that OTHER blog!
(61 days? 61 DAYS? That means mine is only 30-something. Oh *$^$.)
You're so cool 🙂
when I grow up I totally wanna be like you.
Yeah, you're stuck. You can never leave us… keep writing!!
I just saw Julie & Julia and my ultimate goal with the blog is to get a book deal, lol. Really glad you are enjoying running!!
You're great! It's fun to read your journey. Keep it up runner!
I had no idea Katie Holmes had done a marathon! I went to the list and was surprised to see all of those names!
the running community and blogosphere is the reason i've continued on this journey, and i'm so thankful to everyone. Can't wait to see how your marathon goes!!
Hey. Wait a minute. There's something wrong here. You're smiling in that Gaspirilla Marathon picture! At mile 26.2 and enjoying it? I'm impressed.
Your first marathon and my first marathon experieces were almost identical! I remember just being so pissed off at my body for not wanting to move forward. My first was a 5:44. And that was after hitting the half in 2:14. Yeah, I guess I faded a bit there toward the end.
I'm about to do my second 26.2 (7 weeks). I am hoping to match your time at 4:45. I would be ecstatic if I do!
Over a hundred? Wow, you're doing better than me!
I think people love the blog so much because they find it so inspirational. But not in the sappy way, in the I-can-totally-do-this way. Your own encouragement and success stories go a LONG way!
Heh, I, for one, love reading your posts. It is very clear that you love the running life. It's blogs like yours that get people into running again after the enthusiasm has gone a bit.
Cheers to the 61 day countdown. 3rd marathon is uber impressive to me! Good luck. We will be cheering you on from near and far.
i dunno, my ass is pretty big. probly need to keep kissing. :-p
My first marathon experience was the same! Ran the first half great then fizzled! I'm now training for my second and hope it goes as well as yours did. Great blog!