At mile 22, I received enough information to know that my goal was within reach but not a sure thing. Thanks to Ms. Garminia's refusal to join me in the downpour, I ran the Portland Marathon by feel (and proximity to the 3:50 pace team.) I did not … [Continue reading]
Great moments
It's moments like these that are meant to be shared. Special thanks goes out to my right-hand man for watching the clock, telling me I looked good when I felt fatigued, and staying with me for the final five. Of course to Family Stitch for coming … [Continue reading]
Belief
Do I believe that I can qualify for Boston? It sounds a little daunting when put that way. But if I ask myself if I believe that I have what it takes to finish a marathon in 4 hours or less, the answer is YES! … [Continue reading]
finger pickin’ good
You could say that I was just a wee bit stressed out about my upcoming race. That IS until two talented men distracted me with a little music. It was finger pickin' good! … [Continue reading]
Portland: This might hurt a little
Before running CIM (2007), Coach Jeff thought it good that I was so relaxed. It was, I suppose, because when the foot pain caused me to slow the point of wanting to DNF -- thus missing yet another BQ -- I was not devastated. By then I had come to … [Continue reading]