Monthly Archives: October 2014

Ten Days til My Marathon!

Originally posted on Run Dedeaux Run:
The countdown begins!  Only 10 days til my very first (only??) full marathon!  I am excited, nervous, scared… ? Last night, I asked my husband this question:  “What if I can’t finish the race?” …

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Ho Hum…

I feel like I have no purpose in life right now.  Last week, I was training for a marathon.  Today, I’m just sitting here… Blah!

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#OwnChicago :-)

I did it! Yesterday, I ran the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon along with 44,999 other runners! I got to the race in plenty of time but of course… I had to use the toilet. The lines for the … Continue reading

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I Am Feeling Kind of Emotional

It’s October 7:  FIVE DAYS BEFORE MY MARATHON!!  Last week, I was worrying about the weather.  This weekend, I was worried about my physical fitness and preparedness for the race.  Today, I’m feeling emotional. Why?  Lots of reasons.  I’m so … Continue reading

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Countdown!

Lots on my mind. Lots to think about – or not, depending on how you look at it. Tomorrow morning is my very last long run of this training season. I’m doing 10 miles and it may rain. I don’t … Continue reading

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