So, I ... ahem... took a tiny (8 month) break from posting. While I was away, I ran the Marine Corp. Marathon which was *#$* freezing, but a very meaningful experience. I didn't know what to expect for that course. I heard it was hilly. I did not hear that it might sleet and snow 12 hours before your race. No way that should happen in October. Have I mentioned how much I hate cold weather? I have nightmares about running in the shade that day with the wind from the river beating me at every turn. Brrrrrrrr.... I did PR in the race, but it was not without a slew of curse words. Like I said though - extremely meaningful. The marines on the course and the wounded warriors were inspiring. I got teary when a marine put the finisher medal on my neck at the end and said, "we're so proud of you." Sniff sniff.
Post race, I drank a thousand beers and had the best burger of all time (Clyde's). Timmy had an apple pie + champagne waiting for me in my room. That is the most delicious dessert I have ever eaten. No contest. I may or may not have eaten some of the left over pie out of the tin while I soaked in the tub the next day. It is also possible that I made a stop for a bite of pie on my way to the restroom in the middle of the night. None of this can be confirmed.
But then *****sigh*****, I made an attempt to run the Thursday after the marathon and ... something wasn't right. I don't know where it happened, but my quad felt like it needed to be traded in for a new one. Every single time I lifted my leg, there was pain. Terribly inconvenient. I won't bore you with the details, but I had to take a big break from running. When finally got to start up again, I had to take it easy and start building mileage all over again. Such a whipping. It has been a long road, but I'm coming back. Up to running 6 miles and all signed up for another summer of killer training with ATP. POW.
Dear Running - Oh, how I missed you. Let's never break up like that again.
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