April 2004 Archives

No. 912

Yesterday was The Crazylegs Classic. Fifteen of us from work signed up to participate, and although some dropped out, a good group competed. Overall, there were 12,200 participants. I completed the course in 51:15 officially and finished 5589th. Slower than in the past, but I'm also carrying a small child. There were many kids running along with their parents, and most weighed about the 30 pounds that I have hanging around my waist.

The funniest moment came during the third mile, when a women starts talking on her cellphone, most likely to her kids whom must have commented on her laboring run, "Okay, you guys just keep talking, and I breathe heavily into the phone."

I am proud to day that I ran the entire course (even though my mind kept telling me to walk), I'm not that sore, and I look forward to participating in some more runs this summer.

Two Weeks

I ran Tuesday and haven't since. It's now two weeks until Crazylegs. I had some great inspirations of being svelte around this time, but it seems like my life has gotten in the way.