Sunday, October 10, 2004
Greater Hartford Marathon Race Report
Fri Oct. 8th:
The night before the 1/2 marathon. Also, the night the Red sox v. Angels were playing for the American League Wild Card Championship. My conscience was torn over beer!! I know beer is not good before a race. I also know that I would enjoy an ice cold beer while I watched the game. We started at home and I gave in to the beer and had an ice cold one in my lucky pint from Margaritaville, Key West . When we left to go to the restaurant it was 6-1 Red Sox. We met up with Dianna, April -Anne, Dianna's hubby and friend and had an enjoyable meal, I even had dessert!!! We got home just in time to see my friend David hit a 2 run homerun to win the game and advance to the American League Division Championship series with the Yankees.
Sat. Oct. 9th:
Woke up early and met up with the "Team" at the local bakery and caravaned in to Hartford. Found parking and April Anne and Dianna were off in search of the portopotties. I was able to meet up with John (running buddy) and rejoin April Anne. April Anne and I started off in the middle of the pack and off we went. The first mile was crowded but somewhere around mile 2 I started to break away from the pack and eventually even find Dianna. We ran with her pace guy for the next couple miles until the 1/2 marathon split off. I was feeling great so decided to pick up the pace. found another friend of mine, Kelly who I tried convincing to do the Disney Marathon and off I went again. The next few miles seemed to fly by and finally at mile 9 I saw my cheering squad. The next 4 miles were tough but I finished in great time 1:56 and change!!!
I said goodbye to my family after seeing Dianna cross the 20 mile marker and I headed to the finish line to cheer Dianna in at 4:02 and change!!! Amazing!!!
It was an amazing day for all Chicks Running in the Woods! Oh and the party van was just what we all needed after a long day of "WORK"!:)
The night before the 1/2 marathon. Also, the night the Red sox v. Angels were playing for the American League Wild Card Championship. My conscience was torn over beer!! I know beer is not good before a race. I also know that I would enjoy an ice cold beer while I watched the game. We started at home and I gave in to the beer and had an ice cold one in my lucky pint from Margaritaville, Key West . When we left to go to the restaurant it was 6-1 Red Sox. We met up with Dianna, April -Anne, Dianna's hubby and friend and had an enjoyable meal, I even had dessert!!! We got home just in time to see my friend David hit a 2 run homerun to win the game and advance to the American League Division Championship series with the Yankees.
Sat. Oct. 9th:
Woke up early and met up with the "Team" at the local bakery and caravaned in to Hartford. Found parking and April Anne and Dianna were off in search of the portopotties. I was able to meet up with John (running buddy) and rejoin April Anne. April Anne and I started off in the middle of the pack and off we went. The first mile was crowded but somewhere around mile 2 I started to break away from the pack and eventually even find Dianna. We ran with her pace guy for the next couple miles until the 1/2 marathon split off. I was feeling great so decided to pick up the pace. found another friend of mine, Kelly who I tried convincing to do the Disney Marathon and off I went again. The next few miles seemed to fly by and finally at mile 9 I saw my cheering squad. The next 4 miles were tough but I finished in great time 1:56 and change!!!
I said goodbye to my family after seeing Dianna cross the 20 mile marker and I headed to the finish line to cheer Dianna in at 4:02 and change!!! Amazing!!!
It was an amazing day for all Chicks Running in the Woods! Oh and the party van was just what we all needed after a long day of "WORK"!:)
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Hey, nice job! Lots of racers this weekend...I didn't know you and April-Anne were racing. Sounds like you had a great time. I've always liked half marathons--I've done more halfs than any other distance! Nice work and great finishing time! Contratulations!
Congrats to you and the rest of the CT running chicks!
re: Beer, baseball, and race prep - Beer is carbs, so it can't be all bad, so long as you hydrate after. I'm torn now as far as baseball goes - Since I've decided to actually become a Nutmegger this time up here, I'm contractually obligated according to a friend of mine to truly become a Red Sox fan. BUT, having been an Astros fan for years, and not wanting to acknowledge the Designated Hitter rule, I've stayed in the 'Stros camp for the summer and unbelievable end of the season. So, assuming that the Sox and 'Stros continue playing counter to form, I'm in for a little karmic storm in the Series. But it's a good place to be.
Sorry, that was a really long-winded way to say I'm happy there's another baseball fan in the RBF.
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re: Beer, baseball, and race prep - Beer is carbs, so it can't be all bad, so long as you hydrate after. I'm torn now as far as baseball goes - Since I've decided to actually become a Nutmegger this time up here, I'm contractually obligated according to a friend of mine to truly become a Red Sox fan. BUT, having been an Astros fan for years, and not wanting to acknowledge the Designated Hitter rule, I've stayed in the 'Stros camp for the summer and unbelievable end of the season. So, assuming that the Sox and 'Stros continue playing counter to form, I'm in for a little karmic storm in the Series. But it's a good place to be.
Sorry, that was a really long-winded way to say I'm happy there's another baseball fan in the RBF.
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