It's coming...
It's all happening...and it's happening in a week! The Chicago Marathon is HERE!!!!!! It's so surreal...I'm excited and nervous and borderline neurotic with the whole thing. But mostly, I feel ready (or so I think I'm ready!!). BRING.IT.ON. Me vs. 26.2 grueling miles of emotion and frustration and jubilation. That bitch is going down...and I am going to take what's MINE for the taking, damnit.
Throughout this morning's run, I had the damn overture from the Land of the Gods, The Legend of the Marathon playing through my head in dramatic fanfare. It literally made me laugh at myself and how consumed I've become with this marathon. I can't stinkin' wait!!
At any rate...here are the splits from today's whimsical run (and I say whimsical because Taylor and I paced together and laughed the entire time and took lots of fun pictures...it really was a great run)
Mile 1.15: 12:04 (Barb...in shorts...freezing her buns off...body is completely numb...Oi!)
Mile 2: 12:45
Mile 3: 11:48
Mile 4: 12:34
Mile 5: 13:26 (my piriformis was driving me BONKERS, so more walking than usual in this area)
Mile 6: 10:35 ...Woohoo!! Speediest is the last!
last .15 Mile: 1.44 ...at this point I was going to walk it in as a cool down and about halfway through decided to run. C'est la vie!
Aside from the fact I am sooooo not consistent when I run, it was a fabulous "long run" on a rather chilly morning (mid-30's and windy) and a great way to wind down my training.
Here are a few photos for your enjoyment, campers. :)
The pretty inner path by St. Joe's hospital...
Here I am, "slow motion running"...notice that everyone else is in pants, clearly smarter than yours truly.
And now...of course, because I only have 2 photos up, the rest aren't loading. Curse You, BLOGGER!!! So...sorry for the extra work, but you're gunna have to click to see the rest...
Dodge and Sean, two TNT teammates who are part of the Saucony 26 for the Chicago Marathon. Fellow blogger Nicole is also one of the featured 26.
I absolutely love this photo with Marty and his dog Bosco. Right before the photo was snapped, Bosco decided to stick his tongue in my ear--needless to say, I was shocked. Bosco is an amazing canine who is training to be certified in endurance...the furry four-legged rockstar will compete in his first half marathon next month with Marty running by his side (they'll pace around 10/mi).
And here is me and Taylor after the run. She's got lots more stories to share with you from Kansas City...so keep an eye on her blog this week...
It's all happening. And it's happening so quickly.
T-MINUS ONE WEEK AND COUNTING!!!
Throughout this morning's run, I had the damn overture from the Land of the Gods, The Legend of the Marathon playing through my head in dramatic fanfare. It literally made me laugh at myself and how consumed I've become with this marathon. I can't stinkin' wait!!
At any rate...here are the splits from today's whimsical run (and I say whimsical because Taylor and I paced together and laughed the entire time and took lots of fun pictures...it really was a great run)
Mile 1.15: 12:04 (Barb...in shorts...freezing her buns off...body is completely numb...Oi!)
Mile 2: 12:45
Mile 3: 11:48
Mile 4: 12:34
Mile 5: 13:26 (my piriformis was driving me BONKERS, so more walking than usual in this area)
Mile 6: 10:35 ...Woohoo!! Speediest is the last!
last .15 Mile: 1.44 ...at this point I was going to walk it in as a cool down and about halfway through decided to run. C'est la vie!
Aside from the fact I am sooooo not consistent when I run, it was a fabulous "long run" on a rather chilly morning (mid-30's and windy) and a great way to wind down my training.
Here are a few photos for your enjoyment, campers. :)
The pretty inner path by St. Joe's hospital...
Here I am, "slow motion running"...notice that everyone else is in pants, clearly smarter than yours truly.
And now...of course, because I only have 2 photos up, the rest aren't loading. Curse You, BLOGGER!!! So...sorry for the extra work, but you're gunna have to click to see the rest...
Dodge and Sean, two TNT teammates who are part of the Saucony 26 for the Chicago Marathon. Fellow blogger Nicole is also one of the featured 26.
I absolutely love this photo with Marty and his dog Bosco. Right before the photo was snapped, Bosco decided to stick his tongue in my ear--needless to say, I was shocked. Bosco is an amazing canine who is training to be certified in endurance...the furry four-legged rockstar will compete in his first half marathon next month with Marty running by his side (they'll pace around 10/mi).
And here is me and Taylor after the run. She's got lots more stories to share with you from Kansas City...so keep an eye on her blog this week...
It's all happening. And it's happening so quickly.
T-MINUS ONE WEEK AND COUNTING!!!
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 9:24 AM
12 Camper Comments:
Puh, last run. *single tear* Savor this feeling and take it all in on race day. You're gonna rock the house next Sunday!! Think of all that you've accomplished in these past 6 months...and tack on an awesome 26.2! I'll be there to see you finish, only wish I could be there to run it.
Love you! TTFN.
I hope we have the same home room next year:)
I'm sending positive vibes all this week and especially for race day. I love your enthusiasm!
Too exciting, marathon week!!! And the day after, you'll wonder where it went....
BTW, when I get some song repeating in my head, I replace it with "Whiskey for my man, and beer for my horses...."
You look great out there! And way to get us all pumped up about the big day!!!!
Keep that attitude coming; I think we're all benefiting from your encouragement.
Barb, you have to read my blog about wearing shorts in this damn cold weather.
I love the doggie picture. How cute!!
I am really excited for you and Mike. You need send me an e-mail so I can keep track of both of you during the marathon. I will rooting from St. Paul.
congrats on reaching your TnT fund raising goal. I'm running the PF Chang Rock and Roll Marathon for the Luekemia Society. It's a great cause.
Good luck in your marathon.
Pat
Don't worry I'm totatlly consumed with the marathon myself. All of my patients know and every stranger that I pass know that I am running the marathon.
You look good in the pics and I'm sure you are ready to rumble! YOu will win I'm sure of it.
What magazine am I in? I need to find myself a copy apparently. thanks for the comments and all the support this running season.
You're right.
That bitch is goin' down. We're going to kick her ass and take names. :)
GREAT pics!! It looks like you guys had a really fun finale run!! I can't believe M season is already here!!
1 week!! We'll be watching from Nashvegas!!
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah for you!!!
you have come SUCH a long way and i'm not just talking distance honey!
be totally proud of your journey and rock that mother effing marathon!!
Will you be able to sleep this week?
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