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June 19, 2008
Philadelphia
Is it too early to start complaining about packing? Yes? Okay. I'll spare you tonight... :) Although I have to admit I feel as if I've been doing a fair amount of traveling lately and the packing is becoming easier and easier. You sort of know exactly what to take and how to put it just so in your bag so that everything fits. Who knows, maybe I'll start to LIKE to pack by the end of the season? (and yes, I do see the insanity of that last sentence...)
Anyway, tomorrow we leave for Philadelphia and I'm rather excited about it! I was talking to my father on the phone today who ever so lovingly called the City of Brotherly Love "Filthadelphia". Hmmm... It's a city that definitely has some bad juju associated with it. That Big Bell that they so highly regard is cracked afterall. But still, Philadelphia does have some good going for it. Like a nice triathlon. And the Penn Relays. And it's Roxy's hometown. (yep, we got that little mutt from the streets of Philadelphia)
I haven't been to Philly much. My family did live in the area for a bit when I was in elementary school (maybe 4th grade) but to tell you the truth we only lived there for about a year and I really don't remember much. I was lucky enough to run at the Penn Relays in college. And when I was in high school I dreamed of running for Villanova (does that count?). That about sums up my Philly experiences. Oh, once I went to a conference in Philly and it was really cold. That's about all I remember.
So this weekend we add to the experience. I do believe the run course takes you past the famous Philadelphia Museum of Art where Rocky raced up the steps in triumph, but I plan on just staying on course. We can run up the steps AFTER the race. :) I can tell you I never thought I would be swimming in the infamous Schuylkill River. But that's what triathlon does for you - puts you in the position to do things you never thought you would do. Or could do. I think that's why I'm thankful for this sport every day.
Good night everyone!
Posted by beth at June 19, 2008 9:08 PM
Comments
We bike past the museum once on each loop. The first year I did it I was like--Hey look there's the museum as I rode past. The run heads towards the museum, but you don't quite get there.
Posted by: maija at June 19, 2008 10:03 PM
hi!! i was born in Philly (though i never lived there)!!! :) have a great race!
Posted by: Audrey at June 19, 2008 11:13 PM
Okay - it is NEVER too early to pack. I forget stuff ALL the time. Then I unpack and re-pack. And inevitably repeat. But NO, I can't imagine that you'll start "liking" it. The unpacking is the worst....
I think that just about every cross country/track runner in high school dreams about running at Villanova - Minnesota's own Carrie Tollefson ran there (I think), and all the girls on our team were all, like "Oh - that would be SO COOL to run there!". I believe Stamford was the other powerhouse??
I think you may be either swimming or riding past Boathouse Row - where all the historic crew houses are! Yeah!
And - don't pull the Rocky during the race :) Although, it would be SO COOL to see you do that. Major props! Perhaps a victory celebration afterwards! Oh wow - this was long!
Good LUCK - we'll be cheering for you!!!!!!!
Posted by: marit c-l at June 20, 2008 6:54 AM