Linda's Soapbox

And that’s 3!

supergirl27 — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:57:33 +0000

Last weekend I ran the Knoxville Marathon and finished with a time of 4:12:37. An improvement over my earlier time to be sure, but it was still disappointing to me since I expected to do better, I know I can do better.

Yesterday I ran the Whiskey Marathon. It’s a smaller event, less than 125 entrants, so I thought I’d try challenging myself by pacing some of the men instead of the women. I was kinda surprised when I was able to keep up with them and even more surprised when I finished with a time of 3:57:24, good enough for 26th overall and and 1st for women. I was right, I did have it in me to do better. A win here doesn’t really mean all that much in the big scheme of things, but for me it was a personal victory- it’s just amazing how sometimes you can totally underestimate yourself. Unfortunately, I didn’t meet the time I needed to qualify for the Boston Marathon this year (which turns out is 3:40:00). I’m almost there, maybe next year. It’s time for a much needed rest.

Hrm

supergirl27 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:28:42 +0000

Well I did it, I completed my first marathon today. 4:18:56. And now I’m a little tired. But now I have a time to beat. Yes, there will be a next time next month in St. Louis. But on a sadder note, a guy from out of town died after he completed the marathon and I think he was the same age as me. I really feel for his family. Things like this always make you take a moment to evaluate your life. I know I did. Sigh.

Wow

supergirl27 — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:29:00 +0000

I have to admit I didn’t expect people to be so friendly, but they are. It makes a girl feel almost… welcome, that’s pretty cool.

Thanks and take care guys!

Hi!

supergirl27 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:33:56 +0000

Just checkin’ things out. Heard good things about this place.