The Marine Corps Marathon. It’s 4 days away.
We checked Sunday’s weather like maniacs all day yesterday. Know what we saw? A forecasted low in the 30s. And showers.
I reacted calmly and rationally.
Fortunately, race day weather is looking a little better as of this morning:
Looks like we’ll be breakin’ out the arm socks for the start.
Who’s got some old sweatpants I can wear at the starting line and toss out 2 miles in? I’m currently taking applicants. Ryan Reynolds and Chace Crawford are encouraged to apply.
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Whatever, Chace. I couldn’t toss yours out, anyway.
This week has consisted of dinky baby runs. I’ve been sashaying into the gym with the happy knowledge I only need to pound out 3, 4, and 2 miles this week. When you’re used to 30-40 miles a week, a 9 mile week makes you want to do heel clicks all the way to your treadmill.
Tapering gives me a new zest for life.
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And for those of you who are worried I’m not carb0-loading enough this week, don’t you worry.
I’ve got it covered.
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HAHAH one of my favorite office scenes! Fits perfectly when you realize that your arms, legs, fingers etc might freeze, die and fall off during your weekend long run
Brooke recently posted..what i ate wednesday: breakfast addition
You are going to do so awesome!!! I’m so excited for you!!!!
And now I want a donut.
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun recently posted..“Yum” Sums It Up
please come eat one so I’m not tempted to eat the rest.
Can I please have a donut! mmmm
Dorsa @ Running Thoughts recently posted..I’m {We’re} sexy and I {we} know it!
oh my gooooodness those donuts look to die for.
Good luck this weekend gorgeous–you’re gonna rock it! I’m so excited for you
Karla recently posted..How to Have the Best Weekend
Dude…right there with ya on the donuts! Thank you for printing the forecast, I’m SO glad that’s what it says right now. 58 & partly sunny? Perfect! I can’t wait! See ya there
Ericka @ The Sweet Life recently posted..Perfect Frosted Gingebread Cake
woohoo! if you spot me, come clothesline me. I have a feeling I’ll be too delirious to recognize any faces.
which is why I’m making my entire family wear matching clothes.
Ugh those donuts look AMAZING!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..What I — Wednesday
do-NUTS! (I wish you could hear me saying that, because, believe me… it sounds GOOD.)
I can’t wait for your marathon. You must Skype me and give me the whole rundown after. IMMEDIATELY after.
theAlmostRunner recently posted..Or Else You’re a Jerk
okay fine, but expect me to be like… 4 beers deep. and a little bit sweaty.
sashaying to the gym, haha. That word definitely brings up mental pictures for me.
And yeah, obvs I love that scene from The Office!
I can’t believe your marathon is on Sunday! That’s crazy! Dannnnng you are going to be excited when you’re DONE! Heel clicking and a half.
Lindsey @ Happy or Hungry recently posted..Jumping the Gun
Thank you for making me think of donuts and only donuts this morning. With Halloween sprinkles.
You’re going to CRUSH the marathon! I’m so pumped to hear how it goes!
Could you please let Lululemon know that I’ll be needing them to make some Christmas colored apparel so I can purchase for my December marathon? Please and thank you
Kristine @ Running On Hungry recently posted..What I Love About Mondays…
Hopefully the weather holds up for you. I feel like I should help you carb load even though I’m not running a marathon. You know, for moral support.
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life recently posted..The Tale of Two Toy Stores
I love tapering, it really is the best feeling! Those donuts look so good!
Beth (Well I’ll Be) recently posted..Yazoo Tour Plus A New Song
hahahahahaha that picture is hilarious!! I did the same thing with the weather for my marathon last week!! It worked out good though (besides the 21 mph winds…)
Danielle recently posted..What I Love Wednesday, Tommie Copper Review
Hhaha the office is too funny. You are going to do awesome in your marathon!!
HAhahah you know what I love about this? You told you had a pumpkin donut. THAT one has sprinkles. BUSTED WITH TWO? ahahah GIMME THOSE CARBS. countdownnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 days and approx 15 hours!
Just found your blog, and I’m loving it. You crack me up! Good luck on your marathon!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks recently posted..‘In Time’ Movie Screening
This is hysterical, love the clip from the office! And you are going to do an awesome job in the marathon I can’t wait to hear about it!..carb loading with halloween donuts sounds like an excellent idea
Chelcie @ Chelcie’s Food Files recently posted..WIAW timeee
30s + showers = awful! I’m glad your race day weather is looking a little better now! I can’t imagine running in anything lower than 55, haha! I’m such a wuss.
Also, so glad that you are getting your fill of carbs! Those pumpkin donuts are super cute!
Rach recently posted..Poaching Eggs!
haha i’ve been on a few dates with this guy who is running the nyc marathon in a pink gorilla costume…chasing his running partner in a banana costume…
don’t ask why i’m still going on dates with him hahaaha
julie recently posted..when you don’t know what to do at the gym..
I’m so excited for youuu!!! I can’t believe it’s like, thisclose. Fingers crossed the weathermen are 100% wrong and it’s a nice, breezy autumn day
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries recently posted..Tweet That?
Good luck, girl!! I’m glad I’m not in your shoes … I haven’t invested in much cold-weather running gear yet, so I don’t know what I’d do!
And P.S. I’m currently carbo-loading 2 weeks in advance for my half marathon with two pumpkin and chocolate chip cupcakes, eaten in 2.2 seconds.
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..WIAW: Rerun Edition
I think carbo-loading is just the way I eat, SO I still love that you went for the beautifully decorated donuts!
My, what beautiful weather there will be fore your race! Not. BUT let’s hope for the absolute best!
Oh my god, I checked the weather before my half every chance I got! Hoping it clears up for yours. Those donuts are so festive, I want one.
P.S. I’ve had Hanson stuck in my head all.day.long. Thanks a lot.
Lauren recently posted..WIAW: A Day of Firsts
That’s so amazing that you feel great when you taper!! I always end up feeling bloated and crabby, haha. 56 and sunny sounds perfect for your race. Fingers crossed!!!
Claire @ let’s go on a living spree recently posted..I set out to run 6 miles today
oh no. I definitely feel bloated. I just choose to ignore it.
GOOOOD luck at the marathon! I love that last picture of you, it’s super fun.
Do you use compression socks/sleeves for your arms & legs when you run?
Can’t wait to hear a race recap!!!
Electra @ Vanilla Bean Lean recently posted..Who Doesn’t Love Creamy Hot Cocoa!?
I don’t… but I really, really should. I just have been too cheap to try them!
The two best things about training for a race- tapering and carb-loading. Fact.
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