Half Marathon State #43 — New York is in the books!

We took on the Yonkers Half Marathon and this race had all the ingredients for a miserable time: lack of training, a small field, and pouring rain before we even started—and for most of the race. Yep… it was miserable. (But not as miserable as Omaha, so you’re still safe, Bonnie Morales. )

Somehow, my time wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected, and even more impressive… NO BLISTERS! Considering I basically walked/ran 13.1 miles with completely soaked feet, I’m giving all the credit to my Swiftwick socks. I need to buy, like, 10 pairs.

Race highlights:

Getting a hug from a big guy at mile 11 who told me, “Keep going, baby!”

Having a marathoner throw his not-empty water cup directly onto my foot at mile 11.5. Good thing it was already soaked.

Almost getting whacked by a stop sign a volunteer was swinging at mile 12.

And before all that? Just hills and rain. Lots and lots of rain.

State #43

Yonkers, you were wet. You were hilly. You were miserable. And somehow… we finished!

    

 Cheers to 23 years!

Most couples celebrate their anniversary with a romantic dinner.

I made Eric celebrate ours by running a 10K in the Mile High City in the blazing heat and high elevation

Nothing says true love like making your husband suffer with you.

PS: they had a therapy cat.

PSS: I finished DFL (dead f’ng last) in the 10K…WINNING!!!!

 Race to Cure Sarcoma - Milwaukee 5K…for Dylan 🌻

 

We kicked off the holiday by running the Excelsior Firecracker 5K this morning! Mike and Linda came up for the weekend, and my friend Meghan Lane joined us too! It was hot, humid, and definitely a sweaty one , but we had a blast!

PS. Check out Eric Williams shorts.