Lost Dutchman Marathon Arizona
Dear Carly,
Congratulations! You are now registered for Lost Dutchman Marathon Arizona. Please check the event's official website for updates: http://www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org
We had been casually chatting about our next race and this one came up in conversation. It was a strong MAYBE. She asked if I registered and I said no and explained that I wouldn't be ready for a half marathon in February. I told her that the most I could do was potentially a 10K (the new and improved Carly is going to be smarter this year). Honestly, wasn't sure if I
When I first saw the email, I saw MARATHON and just about fainted. NO NO NO!!! There is no way! Then I looked a bit closer, she signed me up for the 10K. That I could do. Even so, I am laughing that my friend just signed me up. I learned that I should never leave an idea hanging on a maybe when I have an impatient friend who is left alone with a computer and a credit card. Ha! Despite my shock this morning, I am very excited.
Now I really have to step it up and start running again. I have about 10 weeks (or 73 days, but who is counting) to get on it and I will be following Hal Higdon's 10K training program. Arizona, HERE I COME!
20 comments:
I think that's actually very cool. :-)
Neat. Glad it worked out the way you wanted it to (vs. being signed up for the marathon). Sounds like fun!
I love it! You are going to get to leave your cold home state and go to the nice warm desert and run. What could be better in the middle of winter?
What a cool thing for your friend to do!! This sounds like a perfect mid-winter adventure...
How do I get friends like that? This is so cool!
You absolutely can do it. I've been reading your blog for a while, and you sooo can do what you set your mind to. Have fun! Keep us posted. Vee at http://veegettinghealthy.blogspot.com
My neck of the woods... =) You will love it. Having the Superstition Mountains as your backdrop... and the warm (ish) weather... Heaven on Earth! ;)
whoohoo
Arizona? Yay!!! I may sign up for the 10k too, i hear this race is great.
That is really awesome and cool of your friend! :) Good luck with the training!!
Holy cow - I would have had major fear at the sight of "marathon", too!
But this 10K is going to be owned... by YOU! :)
That is an awesome friend! You'll make that 10K your bitch!
Yeah! Something to look forward to!
That is way cool! I so need a friend like that now!
Great gift!
Friends like that rock!
That's awesome! Whew that it's 20-miles less than the initial heart attack. Might not be friends with this person anymore if she had signed you up for the full haha.
I'd be willing to run just to leave this snowmageddon for arizona right now! Sounds fun!
Meri
Yes! Signing up for a race is always the commitment I need. Have fun!
What a great friend!!! And ugh to training in the winter! On a lighter note, you won't get all sweaty! That's gotta count for something right?
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