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October 06, 2005
Recovery
"I heard from the lady down the street about your DNF," said a loyal friend of our running store who is an Ironman triathele. I must have folded my hands over my eyes and whispered to myself, "Oh, no!"
Seems like everyone knew about my marathon when I returned to the store on Monday. But I have found out that talking about our painful athletic moments can breach the conversation gap that can ensue between a customer and a salesperson. While I prefer not to rewind to Sunday, I feel like all I have been doing the past few days is revisiting mile 19!
That said, there is a lot to look forward to - like the Chicago Marathon this weekend. I am working at the store on Friday (but I get off just in time for my bachelorette party where some of my lovely friends have convinced themselves they can make me puke . . . I mean, who has friens with such goals? I will admit it, I have never been hammered nor do I ever want to be . . . plus, I have only been drinking for 3 years so my tolerance is highly limited). I am working the Expo on Saturday - our store is partnering with Reebok so we have a large booth. I am really excited to be down at the expo this year . . . it will be an added motivation bonus to repair my body and hit the roads with a vengence.
I plan to park myself, my dog and B. at mile 14 of the race. I will stay there for 3 hours and then I have to hike down Ashland and open the running store at noon (I doubt we are going to have a lot of foot traffic on Sunday).
Other than my upcoming work schedule, I do not have a lot to talk about - well, I do, but it isn't running related (like the fact that I am getting married in 16 days and I still do not have shoes and I think my older sisters would hurl at the thought of me walking down the aisle in sandals. If I had 3 healthy toenails before Sunday, I have none now - even I am horrified! I also have a killer farmer's tan to accompany my beautiful and elegant sleeveless wedding dress!).
At least one thing is for sure, there will be no DNF's on my wedding day :) If it were allowed, I would run up the aisle to meet my groom - I am a lucky girl.
Final word: after four days of whip lash, my legs are alive again and I plan to hit the gym this afternoon.
Posted by bridget at October 6, 2005 07:45 AM
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Posted by: Aalap at October 6, 2005 08:21 AM
bridget!!!!!!!!
long story...point is...i found you!! first time posting on a blog...actually, first time visitng one...how crazy that it is yours?! you can thank runner's world for your newfound fame (yes, i read it, don't tell cameron/paul/all those other people who think its trash) i am so, so incredibly sorry to hear about your DNF. it seems like so long ago when we talked about our fears to return to the marathon, and i am so proud of you...you definitley beat my to it, most likely by a few years! i have such faith that with your thoughful goal-setting and amazing spirit you will reach your goal someday. things dont happen by accident. i miss you and the store more than you know. and cant wait to hear (read) about your wedding!!
Posted by: katie at October 6, 2005 11:59 AM
Congratulations, it is so exciting that you're getting married in 16 days! I hope that everything is wonderful, farmer's tan and all.
I'm sure you'll be running very fast again soon :)
Posted by: Barb at October 6, 2005 05:26 PM
My farmer's tan is so bad that if I were going to get married within the next three years (and wanted to look respectable), I'd have to make sure I went to great lengths to start getting rid of it NOW.
Have a great party, and have a great time watching the race this weekend!
Posted by: Alison at October 6, 2005 06:18 PM