I recently registered for the 2011 Ogden Marathon. I am freaking out a little bit now. Here are some questions that I have been asked recently about marathons, along with my responses:
Q: How long is a marathon?
A: 26.2 miles (stomach tightens into hundreds of tight, uncomfortable knots)
Q: How long does it take to run that far?
A: I have no idea how long it will take me to run it but I have to be done in 6 hours, that's when they clear the course. (fingers begin trembling)
Q: Have you ever run a marathon before?
A: No- the farthest I have ever run is 6 miles, and that was over a year ago. (beads of sweat gather on my forehead)
Q: Are you currently running?
A: No... I mean, yes...I mean, kind of. I just started again. (a small whimper escapes my throat)
Q: How long until the marathon?
A: 214 days 18 hours 20 minutes 10 seconds (my breath comes in quick, shallow gasps)
Q: Why would you want to do this?
A: Ummm. . . (decide that the best coping mechanism is denial & try to think about May 21, 2011 as little as possible)
5 comments:
This post made me smile! Loved it!
I think you are amazing. Really, I think anyone who can run a marathon can do anything! You go girl!
I try not to run unless there is a man chasing me with a gun...and even then it's negotiable! But you can do it!!
You go girl. I really mean it, you GO! (That is amazing!)
I have complete faith in you! And once again, you amaze and inspire me! Way to go my friend!
That was a funny post Kari ;) You'll do great
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