i'm running the 2009 NYC marathon!! i got picked by the lottery system! =D this means i'm going to NYC for halloween (since the race is on nov 1)! and also...my summer schedule just got busy with lots of running! =) =) =) life always feels better when i'm running and exercising consistently, and the fear of an upcoming race is the best way to ensure that i make my health and fitness a priority.
life has been such a whirlwind lately, especially with being in and out of town so much. this weekend was the last trip for awhile. so finally, i will be settling down and even actually be in san diego for a full week. maybe even do laundry and get some groceries.
i think i will be following an 18-week training schedule, which means i officially start in 2 weeks. i'm planning to follow the "first-time and casual marathoner" schedule (http://www.nycmarathon.org/training/training_schedule.htm).
it's weird but there's something that pleases me about running a marathon towards the "end" of my phd program as a counterpart to the nike women's marathon that i did at the beginning (october 2005, 4 years ago!). i think it will be sort of...poetic when i look back on it one day.
2 comments:
I'm so glad you got picked! It wouldn't seem right otherwise. I love the timing of your marathons as well.. you're right it IS poetic. Good luck!
Yay for summer exercising -- and yay for things that come full circle! :)
It was so nice to see you again yesterday, however briefly! Hope you're enjoying being back home and settled. :)
*hugs*
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