In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[Ronda93]

Well, that was a bust. They closed the marathon course between the 4:45 and 5:00 pace groups. I'd been hoping for 5:30. It was nasty hot. Here's the freaky thing... my chip time this year, exactly the same as this race last year... TO THE SECOND. 2:52:11. Wild. I knew it was close, but that's something. Went back to the 2010 results and kept hitting refresh thinking something was wonky with the site.

I was feeling okay right after the race and the drive home. Now I am completely wiped. No Jelly Rolls for me. Instead I do laundry.

Sue found me along the course several times. My brother, his kids and my parents came down to the finish. They were headed to mile 15.

Neat thing to come from the heat preparation is a great hat with what amounts to a skirt to cover my ears and neck. Now I want to go fishing.

Ronda

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Well, that was a bust. They closed the marathon course between the 4:45 and 5:00 pace groups. I'd been hoping for 5:30. It was nasty hot. Here's the freaky thing... my chip time this year, exactly the same as this race last year... TO THE SECOND. 2:52:11. Wild. I knew it was close, but that's something. Went back to the 2010 results and kept hitting refresh thinking something was wonky with the site.

They made you pull off to the half? hmpf. Probably it was in the best interest of everyones health, but dang. That stinks.

I know when I did the Mickey there was record heat & humidity in Orlando. Coming from the cold New England climate, it was such a shock to my system. And holy moly was it draining. Completely sucked the life outta me. Of course, we had the benefit of starting at 6:00 in the morning and had about an hour of the race under our belts before the sun came up.

I am amazed that your time was exactly the same. Bizarre! I think you need to play those lottery numbers

Now that you have all that training done, are you going to look for another full soon? or TBD?

 

[Ronda93]

Yeah, there was a man with a bullhorn around 9.5 mile telling everyone they had to take the half marathon turn at 10. I know they called Madison due to heat last year and there was grumbling from the masses. I expect some to complain, but I think race directors don't want another Chicago 2007 on their hands.

For now I'll look for something in the fall. We're going to Europe in May and that would wreck training. Plus it's only getting hotter ; )

Chicago? Maybe if it's open. Haven't checked.

Decisions, decisions.

Ronda

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Yeah, there was a man with a bullhorn around 9.5 mile telling everyone they had to take the half marathon turn at 10. I know they called Madison due to heat last year and there was grumbling from the masses. I expect some to complain, but I think race directors don't want another Chicago 2007 on their hands.

I'm not familiar with Chicago 2007, but I'm assuming there were issues!

Europe? Where are you headed ? (she asks green with envy!)

 

[lisaviolet]

Well, that was a bust. They closed the marathon course between the 4:45 and 5:00 pace groups. I'd been hoping for 5:30. It was nasty hot. Here's the freaky thing... my chip time this year, exactly the same as this race last year... TO THE SECOND. 2:52:11. Wild. I knew it was close, but that's something. Went back to the 2010 results and kept hitting refresh thinking something was wonky with the site.

I was feeling okay right after the race and the drive home. Now I am completely wiped. No Jelly Rolls for me. Instead I do laundry.

Sue found me along the course several times. My brother, his kids and my parents came down to the finish. They were headed to mile 15.

Neat thing to come from the heat preparation is a great hat with what amounts to a skirt to cover my ears and neck. Now I want to go fishing.

Ronda

That must have been frustrating Ronda. So strange on the time, eh? - geez to the second.

Regardless, I am in awe. I can't imagine running - well running in general - but doing a full. Here's to you.

Can't wait for Europe. Can't wait to hear plans. And can't wait to see pictures. EXTREMELY jealous.

Jo - .

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Rhonda, that sucks! I was wondering how things were going with the heat here yesterday! Yes, please tell us about Europe! Is it just you and Sue going? Rey wants to go to Germany b/c he was born there and lived there for 3 years. Doesn't remember a thing, but is drawn to go back. That would be nice if the plane tickets weren't over 1000$ each!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Monday. The day I blow the dust off my sparkpeople acct and start tracking again.

Also the day that I take my bike out for the first ride of the season

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Go Nancy!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

We're back! Gosh if feels great to get back out there! It was a short ride today, just shy of 12 miles. My *sit spots* weren't nearly as excited for biking as I was though

and I've also tracked my food and exercise on sparkpeople. go me.

now I have to go to work (yes, on a MONDAY! ) and decorate 2 cakes for a twin-boy-baby-shower. bleh. I hate when my Monday's get messed up.

 

[Ronda93]

Go you!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

How are you feeling today Ronda?

 

[Ronda93]

Feeling pretty good. I'd scheduled a massage for this morning and it felt great. We scheduled some HVAC work today so I'm in and out, working from home and indulging myself all at the same time. Not bad.

Nothing hurts.

Ronda

 

[AKASnowWhite]

stupid tracking. Stupid calorie counting. Stupid being accountable.

 

[Ronda93]

Stupid Judy.

 

[lisaviolet]

Nothing hurts.

Ronda

Yeah!

stupid tracking. Stupid calorie counting.

Erika! Is today the day? The surgery? If it is - like you're going to answer me. MCL, yes? Thinking of you.

 

[lisaviolet]

We're back! Gosh if feels great to get back out there! It was a short ride today, just shy of 12 miles. My *sit spots* weren't nearly as excited for biking as I was though

I could almost feel the feeling of it all Nancy. Happy for you. It was in the
70s here today but 50s tomorrow. Spring weather.

 

[lisaviolet]

Rhonda, that sucks! I was wondering how things were going with the heat here yesterday! Yes, please tell us about Europe! Is it just you and Sue going? Rey wants to go to Germany b/c he was born there and lived there for 3 years. Doesn't remember a thing, but is drawn to go back. That would be nice if the plane tickets weren't over 1000$ each!

I know, eh? I would be EVERYWHERE if air wasn't so $$$$$. Ours is always way higher than yours because of taxes.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Ok, answer this:

It's your 40th birthday with your BFF, you have three nights at WDW and you both love MK and Epcot (woot! DRINKS!) which would you pick and why:
Beach Club or Poly???

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Stupid Judy.

Erika! Is today the day? The surgery? If it is - like you're going to answer me. MCL, yes? Thinking of you.

tomorrow is the big day. Maybe she'll come out and play tonight

Ok, answer this:

It's your 40th birthday with your BFF, you have three nights at WDW and you both love MK and Epcot (woot! DRINKS!) which would you pick and why:
Beach Club or Poly???

Beach Club because I'd want to be within stumbling distance from Epcot & Jellyrolls.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Ronda, smart thing to turn and do the half instead.

Chicago 2007 the heat was at 80* and climing by 8AM I think 1 or 2 people died and I know tons when to the hosptial. It was bad.

For Chicago full this year is sold out in a day, but you can get in if you do team in training. I think you need to raise $900 in donations.

Thinking of you E. Hope all goes well tomorrow.