Week 1.
Just to clarify...this is not a marathon like "CSI Marathon" or "America's Next Top Model". It's a real 26.2 mile running marathon. But if you would rather me do a TV marathon & sponsor me, I might entertain the thought. :P
I'm still pumped. Especially because I have mastered one of the most important aspects of marathon running. The steez. The costume. The marathoner's 'fit.'
About 0.9 miles from my apt, is a great store called Feet Fleet. I drove there. PUahaha!! (Hey, it was before I started training!) Anyway, they measured my feet and watched me jog (should I admit I was slightly winded jogging around the store that's smaller than some bedrooms? :P ). Then they brought out some shoes for my gait. None were remotely cute. My eyes couldn't tell the difference. All white. I don't currently own or like white shoes. Yay. If you know me well, I used to pride myself on my stylish kicks collection. Gone are those days. I agree to the shoes hop back into my car. Hahah
Back to the fit. Spandex pants. Eeeeeek!!!! Last time I wore spandex was in my 'tweens dancing "Cold Hearted Snake" with my dance crew. You mean I can't wear scrubs when I run? Spandex shows all the many wobbly bits. Ow well. Cute is definitely out the window. :/ Then running hat is not my usual paperboy hat or beanie. It's white with holes in it. Argh..
Anyway, I've invested mucho dinero on looking the part. Now I have to focus on the actual running...
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Hello Gem! It's Linh. I'm really proud of ya, buddy. Running a marathon is a huge feat... but something you just have to do before you die, right? Just wanted to share that EJ used to work for Fleet Feet in Davis when we were in school. And she also trained with Team In Training for a couple of marathons. She was so inspired she almost become a mentor. Anyhow, best wishes on this endeavor. Call me if you ever need any running advice. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLinh! The newlywed :) Yup, got to cross "Running Until I Have an Out-of-Body Experience" ie full marathon, off of my bucket list. The wifey was a fleet feet expert? And a TNT alum? Wow, she's a superhero! Just like you, ResourceRN! Thank you for your support. I'll have to hit you up in Sac when I'm up there. My whole dad's side lives up in Antelope and Roseville. Jadenboy is off of Greenback. And, yes! 'Cheers!' ie 'clang, clang- bches!'
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