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November 29, 2007
The Canyon Is Still Grand
I'm back! The Grand Canyon is (still) one of the world's most amazing places. If you've never been there, you simply must go. If you've visited before, the canyon changes with each returning visit. There really is no rush, though, as that great big hole in the ground isn't going too far.
In the next few days, I'll post a photo-documentary of the run, but here are a few highlights:
1. I'm thrilled to announce that I have solved the ailing stomach problem that has cursed many of my long runs/races in the last several months.
2. There was a broken pipeline in the canyon that precluded us from drinking treated water. We had to purify our own as we ran.
3. A gorgeous full moon led us out of the canyon after a long day of running.
4. My toe exploded.
5. I wasn't crippled afterwards like I was last year. Sore, yes, handicapped, no.
6. I'm now confident that I can do a 100 miler.
Posted by Meghan at November 29, 2007 8:02 AM
Comments
6. That's what I am talking about!!!
Posted by: olga at November 29, 2007 12:44 PM
You make me feel guilty for being probably the last human being on earth who has never been there!
And yikes! What happened to the toe?!
Posted by: Salty at November 29, 2007 12:46 PM
I flew over it a few times but never been there...it is on my TO DO list...sounds amazing!
Welcome Back Meghan and look forward to ur report & pics :-)
So Glad u recovered well & no tummy issues and NO Doubt u can rock a 100 miler!!
Posted by: Bob Gentile at November 29, 2007 12:57 PM
Awesome Meghan!! Can't wait to hear about it (and the solution to your stomach woes especially!) when you get the chance!!! I hope your toe is okay!! :)
Posted by: Beth at November 29, 2007 2:39 PM
Fantastic - waiting for the photos/report.
Welcome back!
Posted by: JeffO at November 29, 2007 3:45 PM
Hi y'all! I'm happy to "see" you!
Olga- Si senorita! Or, I think I need the Russian equivalent with you. Help me out here! :)
Salty- No guilt trips intended. :) But yes, vacation there someday. Your soul will be happier for it.
Bob- So kind of you to check up on me yesterday. Definitely put the R2R2R on your list. Then call me when you want to go so I can come too. ;)
Beth- Thank you, my toe will be fine somewhere down the line. It's rather gross at the moment. Blech.
JeffO- Thanks! Pictures and report to shortly follow, I promise!
Posted by: Meghan at November 29, 2007 6:02 PM
It sounds wonderful, I can't wait to go back again!
Posted by: chelle at November 29, 2007 7:47 PM
Leave us hanging with the exploding toe?!? And solving the tummy challenge? It's like a cliff-hanger...
Posted by: backofpack at November 29, 2007 9:57 PM
can't wait to see the pictures. what 100(s) are you thinking about???
Posted by: tom riley at November 30, 2007 12:32 PM
can't wait to see the pictures. what 100(s) are you thinking about???
Posted by: tom riley at November 30, 2007 12:32 PM
can't wait to see the pictures. what 100(s) are you thinking about???
Posted by: tom riley at November 30, 2007 12:32 PM
hey big Meghan! Glad to read you are ok and high spirits.
Is a toe photo available? You know me and the feet interest... By the way I ran the florence marathon last Sunday barefoot and managed a time 3:27:45 i was very happy about especially because on no specific training (mostly commuting on the bike) but with a borrowed bib from an injured friend so officially I didn't do it :-( I asked the organizers if it could be changed and of course they said no... oh well... take care, all health to you :-)
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at November 30, 2007 3:25 PM
You are an inspiration!! can't wait to hear all about it! Wow ...[grinning]... under a full moon, too... could it get any better? Well, minus the exploding toe, of course, but such suspenseful drama keeps us blog readers sucked in... ha ha! Congrats on another amazing experience! Living life to the fullest, indeed. Woo hoo!
Posted by: anne at November 30, 2007 3:58 PM
Eewww toe! Yeah Meghan!!
Posted by: Audrey at November 30, 2007 5:12 PM
Chelle- You must go back again. The R2R2R is calling your name. I heard it myself!
Michelle- It is a cliffhanger! Get it? Grand Canyon cliffhanger? Heh. Sorry. :)
Tom- Hi Tom! I'm going to run Rocky Raccoon as my FIRST 100 in February!
Corrado- I love that you just up and decide to run a marathon with no specific training. I'll whine all about the toe in a near-future blog entry. :)
Anne- Thank you so much!
Audrey- You too, thank you for commenting!
Posted by: Meghan at November 30, 2007 6:29 PM