I've been thinking a lot about 26.2 lately, like almost every day, which is odd because I haven't been running. Yet, reminders like this one tonight are everywhere.
When I'm not running, every day seems like a perfect day for running. 79F (not a typo), sunny, and windy yesterday? Perfect. 26F (not a typo) and freezing rain tonight? Sounds perfect too. Am I nuts?
When I'm running, I can't stop thinking about stopping. When I'm not running, I can't stop thinking about running. Is this insane?
I've browsed the 2009 marathon calendar so many times, I should start my own online dating service for runners seeking races.
Yesterday marked two years since my marathon PR at Dallas White Rock. It was a bittersweet anniversary. My PR was fueled by adrenaline and temps in the mid-30s. Yesterday was unseasonably warm, average finish times plummeted, and one runner sadly did not make it home. My condolences to the family.
It's such a sad story each time this happens. My soul searching continues even though I already know the answer. I'll find another race to run. I'll train. I'll push. I'll keep going. And then I'll take whatever the race gives me.
11 comments:
flying pig?
Rich I think maybe you've been watching too much football. :0) but I know the feeling well!!
get out there and run. :)
25 MPH? Brutal. So sorry to read about the fatality; it's no comfort but at least onlookers immediately assisted her so she had her best chance. Susan is right, Flying Pig is a comer, Dawn is right, get out there and run.
Is that the new Texas license plate? Looks different than what I've seen here. Cool vanity plate though.
And how 'bout them Hokies.... (Yes, I've been watching too much football too.)
cool plates! go out and run, just run.
you can have my bumper sticker that says "26.2". it's a small round sticker but it's still in my wallet after 3 months.
I think about this everyday too! the difference is, I KNOW i'm crazy.
:)
Rich has a crush on a number, my friends: 26.2.
Am I the only one who finds it incredible that you grabbed a camera (camera phone?) and took a picture while driving?
Too many thoughts. Go out and run! Everything will become easier.
Merry Christmas.
Hi Rich! Merry Post-Xmas and all that. When's your next race? And I'm re-starting my blog. Yes, 'tis true. But this time on Vox. Watch for an invite.
Where you go, amigo???
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