See Adrienne Run: OMG

What's All This Then?

Greetings!

This blog has run its course, as it were. Actually three courses, but don't let that stop you from reading. Here's the skinny: I dedicated most of 2008 to running and fundraising for cancer research. On June 1, I ran the San Diego Rock n' Rock marathon. On June 21 I ran a half marathon in Anchorage, Alaska. Both of these feats were tackled with the coaching and support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, for which I raised $5,725. The final challenge was the New York City marathon on Nov. 2. This time I trained with "Fred's team" on behalf of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where I was treated successfully for Hodgkins lymphoma five years ago. I raised another $3240 (maybe more).

It was a banner year in many ways. I celebrated 5 years of health. I raised a lot of money. I earned a Team in Training triple crown for completing a triathlon, century bike ride and marathon. I was featured on a show about three first time runners in the NYC marathon, aired on NBC in New York. And ....

You can read all about my journey in sneakers below. And remember:
"A journey of 26.2 miles begins with a single shlep."

(For the back story, check out the Sept. 29th entry.)

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

OMG

Flash! The half and full marathons in Alaska are COMPLETELY separate courses. They start and end in different places. Alison and I could just as well be running races in New York and Atlanta on the same day if we won't be anywhere near each other in Anchorage. What a bonehead! I can't believe I didn't realize this before. I guess I was so focused on the perceived treacherousness of the marathon course, that I didn't notice that the half isn't even on the same bloody map!

Now I'm rethinking my plans. Maybe I'll do the half in San Diego and a full in Alaska. I'm not sure I'll be properly trained for it since I'll have to start tapering several weeks earlier than the Alaska crowd. The whole idea of running a full marathon in San Diego was to give myself the best shot at finishing a marathon in one piece. Maybe it doesn't make a difference if we run the same course. If I do the half, I can meet Alison at her finishline. Is that what it's all about?

I am not firing on all cylinders. That much is clear. What's important here? I don't know. Maybe I'll be thinking more clearly tomorrow.