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Weekend Updates

March 19, 2012 by Kristy 22 Comments

In no particular order…

My new lucky number…
Is 17983.  That’s what bib number I’ll be wearing on April 16th!  Boston released bib, wave, and corral info on Friday.  I’m in Wave 2, Corral 9…or 2/9, my birthday Smile

The 20-miler that wasn’t…
I was supposed to run 20 miles on Saturday (20-miler #4).  By mile 12, I was aware of 3 things:  (1) my legs were trashed.  Maybe mile repeats 2 days before wasn’t the best idea or maybe all the miles and intensity of the Monster Month are getting to me?  (2) my right hamstring was tight.  This is 100% my fault, as I’ve slacked off a bit with my PT exercises.  And (3) damn, it’s hot out!

I decided to back off my pace (I was running 8:30s up until that point).  There is no sense in pushing the pace when my hammie feels tight.  By mile 16 I wanted to be DONE.  Oh god, was I hating life.  I followed my gut and cut it short at mile 18.  I wasn’t doing my legs any favors by running 2 more miles “just to make it 20”.  I finished in 2:40 (8:53 average pace).

On Sunday I ran 8 easy and felt good.  Just some residual soreness but otherwise OK.  My gut is always right! 

Low-key St. Patty’s Day
Staying home and drinking beer on the deck and watching basketball was the perfect SPD celebration.

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Miller Lite looks classy in a frosted glass

So very true…
I saw this on Run The Edge’s FB page over the weekend.  When I read through the comments, I couldn’t believe how many people didn’t get it or are completely void of a sense of humor.

run the edge

Any part of the meme ring true to you?  I love “what my mom thinks I do”.  If you can’t read it, it’s basically a creepy man asking if you want to come to his house for candy.  And…aren’t we all Kara and Shalane when we run?!

Check out my guest post on Terzah’s blog!  

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 20 miler, Boston Marathon, Miller Lite, run the edge, St. Patty's Day

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  1. MizFit says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:22 am

    I’m so excited for you.
    4.16 is right around the corner and you shall do AWESOME.

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  2. Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:45 am

    eeek! t-minus one month. your workouts have been lookin’ good. can’t wait to see you crush Boston 🙂

    and i love that infographic!

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  3. Kierston says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:46 am

    Happy to hear you listened to your body! Good luck with your upcoming race! 🙂

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  4. Kara says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:58 am

    That “what my dog thinks I do” is completely true. That’s why Peanut dies inside if I go without her. 🙂

    Great job listening to your gut and cutting those 2 miles!

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  5. Alyssa says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:06 am

    That is hilarious! Who didn’t get it? Must be those crazy non runners that are always asking “so how long is this marathon?”.

    Nice job easing up on the run – so easy to get sucked into “but the plan says TWENTY”. No injuries before Boston!

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  6. Elizabeth says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:29 am

    Is there any way we can stalk you like big ole creepers on the big day?

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  7. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchen says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:45 am

    I love your shirt – I want that! I think it’s so important to listen to your gut – nice job 🙂

    And I think the “runners” thing is hilarious….I tried to pick my favorite, but couldn’t pick just one!

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  8. Kelly says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:15 am

    nice job following your gut – it IS always right! How exciting you have your bib # – it’s getting so close! I like that graphic – it’s hilarious.

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  9. Amanda says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I went over to the fb page to see the comments…don’t understand why so many people said dislike! Or “this is so stereotypical”- perhaps they haven’t seen the 30 other versions of that floating around on facebook. I guess I only hang around with runners who DO have a sense of humor 🙂 Maybe the people that don’t get it only run on a treadmill at their gym.

    Nice job on your 18, better to stop before your legs really hate you!

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  10. Jen says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:35 am

    you were smart to back off of the 20 rather than risk an unnecessary injury or exhaust yourself further. i can’t believe you’re getting so close to race day!

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  11. Terzah says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:42 am

    My favorite part is the woman squatting by the tree. Alas, it’s so true.

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  12. Runnging Like A Girl says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:12 am

    Totally agree – smart to give your legs a brief break. So excited for you – Boston is right around the corner!

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  13. Ericka @ The Sweet Life says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I admit I was sick of those posters but when I see on that actually relates to my life, I still think it’s hilarious! Ha…this was a new for me!

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  14. Celia says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Sometimes its good to push through, sometimes it isn’t. Seems like you made a smart choice. No point in jeopardizing the Big Day!

    i like the “what I think I do. ” 🙂

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  15. claire says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    My lucky numbers always have the number 8 in them, so that sounds like a fabulous number to me! 🙂 i thought that thing was hilarious – esp the “what i really do” one.

    so exciting about boston – can’t believe it’s so soon! glad you’re feeling better – always a good idea to listen to your gut!

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  16. Kathy R says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    LOL, I always try to find significance behind all my racing numbers. If it was Boston I would be fixating on it until go time!!!

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  17. Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Hahaha, that meme is great! Good luck at Boston – some friends of mine will be at Water Stop 5 – tell them Janine says hi!

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  18. Meggie says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    In my head, I always look so awesome when I’m running. And then I see those brightroom photos….

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  19. AmandaRunsNY says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I totally fall under the “what I think I do” meme. To me every race is do or die…it’s like a gold medal is on the line. At least that’s how I train for it….when in reality, I know the best I can get is the same medal everyone else gets…and a nice PR too.

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  20. Holly @ Pink-Runner.com says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    hahaha! If only I could look like Kara when I run….. 🙂

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  21. Rachel says

    March 21, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    Girl, I think I may hire you in July to be my coach since I’ll be training for NYC. I’ll be doing it solo too since I don’t think the girls in my running group are doing any races. I feel kind of bad, because I’d like to give Pedro a break from my long runs, but you know, after NYC I may take a hiatus from marathons…

    You are just about the cutest Irish gal I know. I try to pretend I talk like I’m from Ireland. HAHA. Pedro’s like, “Do you have to say banter in every other sentence?” I got it from Boardwalk Empire. ;o)

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