Don't Call It A Comeback
ABRIDGED VERSION
Highlights from Grandma's Marathon 2007.
1. I ran my fastest marathon ever, 2:57:53.
2. I did not run 4+ miles in the rain at 1 a.m. post-marathon, like I did a year ago.
3. Staying and visiting with Jocelyn and her husband in Duluth, and their kick-ass kids. Do you have friends that, even if you see them as little as once a year, you are so comfortable with them you pick up right where you left off with them a year ago? Jocelyn and Co. are those kinds of friends to Emily and me.
Grandma's weekend is such a great time for me. I love runnig. I love races. I love my friends, both in Duluth and those that I run with. I love my wife. I love my family. I love my dog. And Grandma's brings most of that together (four out six ain't bad).
Here's to Grandma's 2008 and whatever stories they will bring.
Below is a picture me of me running just before the 21 mile marker. Please keep all lame "I'm too sexy for my shirt" jokes to yourself. It was freaking hot out there.
This picture comes courtesy of Jocelyn, who said she expected this photo on my blog within the next 24 hours or she'd tag me with another meme.
7 comments:
Mike,
Great job at Gma's. It was nice to met you and to be able to put a face to a name the I only recognized from the results page.
Great job Mike! Who won the pushup contest?
Chad, it was nice meeting you too. Awesome job at Grandma's. See you in the blogosphere or at the next big race.
Nathan, I actually left Little Angies early this year. You'd have to check in with the allfourseasons dude to see who won.
Nice work Mike and congrats on the PR. My race didn't go nearly so well. Maybe next year.
Did you see Scott N. on the sidelines cheering?
Hey Austin, hope you had a good trip to Duluth. I saw Scottie somewhere around mile 9 and then at 25. I chatted with him quite a bit a the finish line. According to Scott, you were right behind me at mile 9. It wasn't too long ago that Ronnie W. sprinted by me at mile 5 in TCM. I figured you'd be doing the same thing.
Yep. That was all part of the original plan.
1) Destroy Mike at mile 9.
2) Run to victory!
3) Own Gary Bjorklund's course record.
4) Book signing at the Finishers Area.
Unfortunately, the plan changed to:
1) Hang on pace for 13.1.
2) Watch as marathon catches fire and crashes to the ground.
3) Enjoy post race snacks.
I really did have a great time in Duluth though. Thinking of going back next year for another run at it.
You are still THE MAN for that time you ran...and good job on posting the photo, 'tho I'm sure I still might space out any meme promises and slap one your way one day (c'mon, admit it: your responses to the last one were awesome).
I'm writing this from a Super 8 in Moorhead. Life without you guys around has come to this.
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