First off, let me just say that allergy medicine does not help the common cold or sinus infections. It does nothing at all, except maybe keep you awake and dry out your throat. So, after spending the past five days thinking I am NOT sick (this is … [Continue reading]
After shocks
Now that the marathon is all done, I am experiencing a few aftershocks. After training for six months, the expense for travel, lodging, food, etc. my marathon day came down to a learning experience. In this marathon, I was forced me to examine my … [Continue reading]
Grandma Julie’s race report
Grandma's Marathon was all they said it would be. The course follows Lake Superior for many of the miles. The view is spectacular. After about mile 19, the course brings the runners through cute neighborhoods, and into town. The crowds were fabulous. … [Continue reading]
Race preparations, hydrations, etc.
The preparations are going on everywhere for race day. The finish area is being built up, and the people are milling around the streets with water bottles and the like. I saw a guy in my hotel today gobble down 3 baked pototoes in just minutes. I … [Continue reading]
Well I made it here. I am in Duluth, MN.
I was getting worried as I watched my suitcase overflow more and more throughout the week. I kept remembering things that I needed and adding them to the pile. I actually have a MS Word document that has my marathon packing list, however traveling … [Continue reading]