Nope, not the bad kind of fever. I am finally – six short days before my race – getting Marathon Fever!!
Saturday morning at 8 am, I took Big Boy to karate class. Oh, yeah, another piece of the crazy puzzle that is my schedule these days? Big Boy has two hours of karate on Saturday mornings from now until December when he gets his Black Belt. Add in the 45-minute (one way) commute and I think you can imagine how thrilled I am. But I managed to turn this development to my advantage by skedaddling out for a run while Big Boy was punching and kicking his way through the morning.
And what a glorious run it was! The street I ran on is part of the course for the California International Marathon (my PR race). It’s funny, because I have driven on this street quite a few times since the race without thinking too hard about last December, but seeing it again on foot really brought back memories. I was filled with that race-day excitement, thinking about the crowds that lined the street and the relief of being more than halfway done. I spent most of my run thinking about how great it feels to conquer that distance and how I can’t wait to run Long Beach! Nine miles flew by in a happy breeze.
When I got home, I finished getting ready for Big Boy’s birthday party and then plunked myself in front of the computer to watch Kona. Talk about race-day excitement and drama! The pro race was awesome, but my favorite part was when the announcers were done and they just put the camera on the finish line. The elation, exhaustion, happiness and occasional disappointment on the athletes faces was so compelling to watch, I spent most of the afternoon and evening at my computer. (In my defense, Birthday Boy and his friends were nerding out with video games in the next room, so it wasn’t like I could actually go anywhere or do anything productive. And, in case you were wondering, 12-year old boys talk about boobs A LOT when they think adults aren’t listening. They also try to swear at each other, just to be cool and grown-up, but they don’t do it very well, which made me laugh.)
Today I was just too tired to get out and do much (12-year old boys also have the ability to stay awake much, much, MUCH later than I do), so I plunked myself down in front of the computer again and tracked some of my bloggy peeps running Chicago and Portland. I am SO incredibly proud of you guys!! The weather played a big part in the race at both locations today and you girls toughed it out like nobody’s business! Marcia and Middle Name Marie slogged through the heat in Chicago to show that race who was boss and Stacie battled rain and injuries in Portland to finish like a champ. I didn’t online-stalk Char, but I read the update from her very first marathon ever and can’t help but be awed by the time she ran. YOU GIRLS ROCK!!!
The Green Girl says
Whoo hoo! Long Beach is almost here!
ajh says
Enjoy that fever all week long!
Kristin says
GOod luck!!
Java Joggers says
So funny about what 12 year old boys say and do 🙂 I teach 7th grade, and I find myself overhearing all kinds of crazy things, some of which are pretty hilarious!
Johann says
Now that’s fever I like. Have a good week!
Irene says
Can I come over and touch the door knobs in your house? I need some of your fever.
I’ll be running LB next week too. Hope to see you there!!
AM-GoalsfortheWeek says
cool that you’re doing Long Beach Marathon! I didn’t even know there was one there. Good to know!
and go, go, go!!!
Julie says
Woo hoo for getting the fever!
LOL at the boys and boobs talk:) Trust me on this one…this will never change! They might learn to be a little more discreet in their middle teen years. When they turn 18 or 19 they will not care who hears them talk about boobs…even their mothers:)
Have a great week!
Aimee says
I’m getting the fever too! You are going to ROCK! 🙂
Heather says
Yay for the fever – that’s the good kind. Means you are ready to kick some ass! 🙂
Laura says
Ha! I guess boys are boys no matter the age!
Alma says
I have marathon fever too – only I’m not running one 🙁 I want to SO bad I just need to a)stay injury free for a while and 2)train. Since I’m not/can’t run a marathon right now, I’m sending you all my marathon fever juju!! Can’t wait for you to run & I can’t wait for your update!
Big Daddy Diesel says
Good luck!!!