Words, Words, Words.

The inaugural Scranton Half Marathon begins in a little over 2 hours!

And after all this unbelievably horrible weather, looks like we might actually have a nice day for it!

Wish me luck!

I really have no words for the tragedy that happened in Boston today, and I'm struggling to comprehend the cowardice of those responsible. As a runner, I'm familiar with the personal challenges, as well as the feelings of pride and achievement, that come with participating in an event like this. Assembled at the Boston Marathon today was an international community of runners - individuals representing dozens of different countries, pursuing not only their own personal goals, but also many who were running to benefit charities in need.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the innocent victims of today's tragedy. I'm especially praying that my local friends, who were participating in the event, come home safely.

Be kind to each other, everyone.

Marathon #3 is in the books!

It was a little bit of a struggle in the heat, especially after the half-way point, so I didn't quite get the time I was hoping for. But I did get close to my personal record from last time! (And if I can do that when I'm struggling, I'm going to ROCK when I'm feeling awesome! So it's still a goal for next time!)

Thanks for the good luck wishes! I'm definitely looking forward to relaxing for a while now! (And maybe finally having a Krispy Kreme doughnut!)

Nerves haven't calmed down yet. That may be a problem for sleeping. (And 4:30 am comes quickly!)

Steamtown Marathon tomorrow morning!

BOO-yah!

Marathon Weekend is here! On Sunday I'll be doing the Steamtown Marathon for the first time. (Not my first marathon, but my first time doing our local one.) I'm hoping for a PR ("personal record") in this race of less than 4 hours.

I will also be wearing The Number. (Our local running club is called the 4:15 Club. It's a tradition that one member of the club wear the bib number 415 in the marathon. This year, they gave it to me.)

I don't know if it's the hometown thing, the number thing, the time goal, or the fact that so much of the course is downhill that I'm worried about burnout, but I'm probably more nervous about this race than I've been in a while!

Wish me luck, friends!

Need to get a 15-mile run in tomorrow before Irene gets here.

Wish me luck! :)

Other than fic, I haven't posted much lately. It's that time of year when I'm either glued to the TV to watch the Tour de France, or out running. Today it was both. :)

I was so disappointed that Bradley Wiggins crashed out today! I wanted to see him get onto the podium so badly this year! Though I'm increasingly impressed with Mark Cavendish. He's so fun to watch! (Seems that in the absence of Armstrong, all my favorite riders seem to be from across the pond.)

I also have my own racing to do - on foot for me, though. One this weekend in Utica, NY and another marathon in October. So I was out on the road early this morning. Woohoo!

Tough Mudder Pennsylvania is tomorrow!

May God have mercy on our souls!

I'm happy to say I've been pretty productive lately:

* Internship portfolio for my administrative certification: Done and submitted.
* Classes to go for my Masters Degree: Just the one I'm taking!
* Outstanding major student assignments to correct: None
* Miles I'm up to in Tough Mudder training: 10
* Fic written: 12,000 words!

Go me! :)

Because I clearly don't do enough crazy things, I let my co-workers talk me into signing up for this.

No, really. This is how crazy I am.

And I'm registering for another marathon this year.

Good times.