Sadly, I won't be running the Nike Marathon this year. Like a dummy, I forgot to update my email address (race alumna get an early entry invitation) and it was sold out before I discovered my brain fart. In honor of this upcoming event, I'd like to share a few considerations:
- WHAT KIND OF RUNNER ARE YOU? I discovered last year that I run for the camaraderie. I've done 2 Nike marathons. The first one, I did with Mom. (It was Mom's first. She rocked it!) We ran with the slow folks and had a blast cheering each other on, chatting and - at times - even dancing. Then, I ran my pace the next year. Bad idea. Those girls don't talk, they suffer. That's not my style. It's not why I run. Next time: I'll happily run around the slow folks and offer a "you look great" as I pass each and every one!
- PURPLE PEOPLE ROCK! If you haven't heard of Team In Training, you should look them up. The cause is fantastic (raising money to fund cancer research) and they inspire people to do things they never thought possible - all shapes and sizes, all ages and races. I love them!
- GREAT WAY FOR MEN TO MEET WOMEN! In 2005, my husband cheered Mom and I on with signs that read "Happy Birthday," "Happy First Anniversary," and "Mom Rocks." He was a very popular guy. (And, yes, we celebrated all 3 occasions that day. He's a very special man.)
I could say so much more about this wonderful event. I'll miss it this year. But, then again, I have something wonderful to look forward to in 2008 - Nike #3!
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