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September 4, 2006
Initiation Rites
I just wrote up what was supposed to be an entertaining recap of this weekend's adventure, but it disappeared when I tried to post it. I'm tired, and I'm going to sleep, so here's the mini-rundown:
I'm taking a break from draining fluid from beneath my right big toenail to write this up. Writing this blog entry is also an excuse for me to sit comfortably in one place for a period of time so as to not have to use any of those muscles that could still launch into involuntary spasms. You think I'm kidding, right?
I ran the Grand Teton Trail Marathon. I cannot feel the muscles in my ass today. I also cannot wait to do another long trail race. It was hard. I felt great. I saw a mother moose and her calf while racing. I climbed 5000 vertical feet and descended the same in 26.2 miles. It took me 4:56-plus. I never bonked. I felt tired at one point, but managed to pass 3 people while I was supposedly feeling tired, which sort of negated the tired feeling. I'm sad it's over now. I was the second woman. There were ultra events going on at the same time, and those people are amazing, jaw-dropping hard core. This series of events is super cool with an awesome support system and an awesome atmosphere, I highly recommend it.
I think this means I've successfully completed the initiation rites into long distance trail racing.
Okay, I'm going to waddle off to bed now.
Posted by Meghan at September 4, 2006 9:59 PM
Comments
Congratulations on an awesome run and on finishing so well! That sounds like an amazing race, both in terms of toughness and scenery.
Sorry about the lost entry, that's always frustrating.
Recover well!
Posted by: Alison at September 5, 2006 4:18 AM
Congrats on the mighty fine race, Meghan. You rock, sista.
Posted by: duncan at September 5, 2006 7:50 AM
WOW! That's incredible Meghan!!! Congratulations. What an awesome run!
Posted by: Audrey at September 5, 2006 10:46 AM
yeah!
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at September 5, 2006 2:18 PM