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June 01, 2005
Doublemint Twins!
I put off running until 7:30 last night - I almost violated my "I am going to run everyday - even if it's just 15 minutes" rule. My legs were feeling the whip lash effect from Monday's half. But around 7:15PM my twin sister, Aine (spelled the gaelic way), called and invited me to run with her. I was so excited. Aine just returned from Surf camp in Costa Rica and she has the killer tan, not to mention the bruises from surfing, to prove it. We always have a blast when we run, but last night was like "old times." She was a bit off her rocker with a glowing sense of humor, and I was a little loopy from my recent rekindled relatonship with running and the fact that I stuck to my guns and quit my job.
Some of the best runs Aine and I ever had were the few times she flew out to Boston to visit me during college. Growing up she was more into basketball (she has a sweet3 point shot) than running. So when I would fly out the door for my daily 3 mile refresher, she would strap on her rollerblades and tag along with me. I swear all of my 3 mile PRs were set during that time . . . she thought it was fun to race me, and I could not turn down a fair challenge. I love the fact that she enjoys running now-a-days.
We went our usual route in the city - which takes us to Lincoln Park Zoo and the lakefront before we turn around and head back west. We were laughing the entire time. It still amazes me that people look at us and wonder if we are related in some way. She is taller and lankier than me and our faces are shaped a little differently, but we still look like sisters, if not twins. We had a total blast - I think escaping to Costa Rica was the best thing that she could have done.
By the way, the Marathon that accompanied the half on Monday that I ran was 27 miles long! The half was also long. People are up in arms over the disorganization of the race . . . my heart literally breaks for people who were gunning for a Boston Qualifier, but missed it because the course was 27+ miles. That stings.
Posted by bridget at June 1, 2005 07:59 AM
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I ran in a 5K this spring and could NOT understand how I had miscalculated my fitness by almost 4 minutes. After the race my friends were like, you expected to run how fast?? I mean, it was my worst 5K time ever when I expected to get close to my PR. I had no idea what was going on. Turns out the course was 3.6 miles. How do these things happen??
Posted by: Audrey at June 1, 2005 08:31 AM
Good to see you blogging again Bridget! I hope things are going well.
My friend's friend ran the marathon yesterday. He was apparently very upset that the course was long! I can't imagine how awful that would be. Hopefully they'll be better organized in the future.
Posted by: Barb at June 1, 2005 09:58 AM