Shooting for the Sun!

Okay, I’m not done. I was just feeling the heat of the moment last night.

I’ve decided to shoot for the sun! I can “moon-up” from Mars to the Sun if I do 52 half marathons in 365 days. Starting with the race on Sept 28, 2013, I have completed 5 races. 47 races to go by Sept 27, 2014!  Finding that many half marathons in the Northwest and not spending a fortune isn’t going to be easy.

Race #4 of 4 - Ft. Steilacoom Trail Run

What a beautiful day! I ran through fields and trees and by a lake. But something in my tummy hurt the whole race and it was a very uncomfortable run. I have officially qualified for the Half Fanatics and it felt pretty non-eventful. I am so glad I am not running 2 half marathons next weekend! Stick a fork in me--I am done!

Race #3 of 4 - Lake Padden Trail Half Marathon

Drove to Bellingham and spent the night with my friend, Christine. This race had a 1,200 foot elevation gain. I had to poo around mile 2 so I headed over a ridge to complete the job. Tummy didn’t feel very good for the rest of the run.

Christine had a much better run than me.

 

Race #2 of 4 - The Biggest Loser

Today was a road run which is not as easy on the body as the soft trail. I thought I’d have to walk most of it after the taxing, hilly run yesterday. But this one was flat and I ended up running the whole thing, slowly. Except for the part where I tripped and fell on the pavement. Really?? I ran over rocks and tree roots the day before without tripping and today I tripped over nothing! Ripped the elbow of my shirt.

An Anniversay to celebrate

My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about a year ago. It was no surprise to me. Her memory was already failing her when she retired 18 years earlier. My mom was not an overtly loving woman and she didn’t teach me many social skills. But she instilled in me a high moral standard and for that I am thankful. We celebrated my parents’ 63rd anniversary today. We all knew this would probably be the last anniversary that my mom would know who my dad is.

 

Race #1 of 4 - XTERRA Saint Edward Harvest Half Marathon

This is the start of my bid for Mars in the Half Fanatics. The race was 2 laps on a trail and it was 2,000 feet of elevation gain. I am tired! There was a woman running with hiking poles, and she beat me. Depressingly, I am that slow. I talked with her after the race. Turns out that I know her!

How a Half Fanatic came to be

I am not sure how I was introduced to the asylum. But I looked it up on the internet and, without giving my family a chance to weigh in, I was committed to becoming a Half Fanatic. A Half Fanatic is someone who runs half marathons. You can join the asylum by doing 2 halves in 2 days, or you can do more. I choose to do 4 halves in 9 days!
Here is my schedule:
Oct 12 XTERRA Half at St. Edward State Park
Oct 13 The Biggest Loser Half at Gasworks Park
Oct 19 Lake Padden Trail Half in Bellingham
Oct 20 Ft. Steilacoom Trail Run