tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34702140377819154132024-02-18T21:07:49.717-08:00Anna's Marathon 50It's not about the runningannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-25294853427423190112012-06-30T18:15:00.001-07:002012-06-30T18:15:40.227-07:00Marathon #5- Here we go!!Hello Marathon Fans!<br />
Anna's Marathon 50 is back and training for Marathon #5! There have been some changes to the update and fundraising process. For simplicity sake, I'll be using the Anna's Marathon 50 Facebook page almost exclusively. Please check in there for all the latest news, updates, and to adopt your marathon miles. For those of you without FB accounts, no worries. I'm told you can view our FB page without having a FB account yourself. Hope to see you all there! :-)<br />
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mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 16</span> - Kristi Madden<br /><br />Kristi- My favorite running neighbor! :) With all of your traveling-running adventures, there were several points on the course I thought of you. Running through these freeway tunnels was one of them. At two different points on the course, they went on for quite awhile. While it was kind of a unique and exciting experience at first. I admit it started to wear on me pretty quickly. I lost Garmin sattelites, so I had no idea where I was on the course once I emerged, and to be honest I would have rather been looking at the beautiful Seattle scenery than the inside of a free way tunnel echoing with loud band music, but it was all part of the adventure, so come what may! lol. Thanks for all of your support and friendship!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lckug1Y1fJHGZeK1F78Ad0paMGFpS40lMnBP3meY9u4yZtpkellHi76joFqtH8-5I1JcG8ZHCU3nRGpxV-OZxHfPFCMGpEfQTuziweo0BdGrDhbo7NA8ctds64IcFxwMTqDCGAwlqf1_/s1600/tunnels.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lckug1Y1fJHGZeK1F78Ad0paMGFpS40lMnBP3meY9u4yZtpkellHi76joFqtH8-5I1JcG8ZHCU3nRGpxV-OZxHfPFCMGpEfQTuziweo0BdGrDhbo7NA8ctds64IcFxwMTqDCGAwlqf1_/s400/tunnels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630453758551088466" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 17</span> - Renegade Racer- Steve Lucas</span><span class="messagebody" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span class="messagebody" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> <span style="font-style: italic;">'Thoughts of Endurance are strong enough to break down any wall'. </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" class="messagebody" > I </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" class="messagebody" >guess with my 7 hour marathons I offer you endurance for this mile. Don't be ashamed to walk, just keep moving forward, recharging your mind with the reason you are out there. I know you will do great!!!!</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Steve Lucas</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;">Steve- I can't thank you enough for your incredible generosity to support this race. You are definitely a great example of inspiration to keep moving forward regardless of what challenging circumstances might stand in your way. Thank you again and again!!!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>...............<span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 18</span> - Gerard Bischof, Steve Lucas</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;">Gerard- Given all the adventures we've been through in the last 3 years, it's still hard to believe we just both happened to end up in Seattle on this same weekend. It was so incredible to have you there and part of my Seattle marathon memories. I knew you were tracking my progress throughout the day, so I thought of you often, as especially every time I crossed a timing mat. :) You are the best, KG. Thank you!!<br /></p> <h6><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRmnThM1BiPFgt7lCPfIfYJlZqTISjQYIR7mJBjfafdJdMMbdysXZe05ufU5c8SoSQToQM9jHD28pDnGDDgDDfBOG0yeHsWfTGDmvvLNNKv9kCjG28t_wIa7Jbg6q1Kb_Syd87SrzTtj1/s1600/spaceneedle.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRmnThM1BiPFgt7lCPfIfYJlZqTISjQYIR7mJBjfafdJdMMbdysXZe05ufU5c8SoSQToQM9jHD28pDnGDDgDDfBOG0yeHsWfTGDmvvLNNKv9kCjG28t_wIa7Jbg6q1Kb_Syd87SrzTtj1/s400/spaceneedle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630450972298300018" border="0" /></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:100%;" >Mile 19 - Tamara Adamson</span></h6>Tamara- Having you sponsor mile 19 was the perfect lead in to my cupcake mile 20! I was definitely feeling the fatigue at this point, so I just tried to imagine you running with me and immediately felt better. This happened to be another very lonely part of the course, inaccessible to spectators for the most part. So the thought of your smiling face and never ending optimism was a welcome gift at this point. 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Inspired by you, I knew my parents had cupcakes waiting for me on the course, and were hoping to meet me as close to this point as they could, but it would be awhile yet before I'd see them. But it didn't matter- just seeing the mile 20 sign immediately brought back a flood of memories from White Rock and what a special experience you made that race for me. I know I keep telling you, but it is so true! I will NEVER forget it!! Thank you so much for being an incredible supporter, and an incredible friend!</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">...............<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 21</span> - Kent & Gail Mortensen</span></span><span class="messagebody"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="messagebody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">'</span>Don’t run with your legs, run with your heart. - Keep on truckin Ann Marie!</span><span class="messagebody"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">We love you!!!!' - Kent & Gail Mortensen<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span class="messagebody">Here we were- mile 21 at last, the infamous "hit the wall" mile. I wouldn't say I really felt bad at this point, but I'll be honest, after 21 miles I wasn't all bouncy and full of smiles either. The lonely course was wearing on me, and my feet were past the point of hurting. It's always funny to see what unflattering photos will be snapped of you on race day. I swear those professional photographers intentionally pick the most difficult parts of the course just to catch you looking your worst. Here's one example- certainly not likely to end up on the cover of the next issue of Runner's World- lol. Yep- I was TIRED!! </span></p><h6><span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVJJ2kAsuoz49-mvHVyYXWG6OH6-WmftNBiBI8rSPkMpuDXGVfqqll5LUmoZTZ7UZJXsr40u5Pt-6HKilv9Gxsj2BVqRTnaoMqmHZS0XLsruIIMyuwb7vMRSKmCz5IaWr9Vv3vpoE_2ME/s1600/tired.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVJJ2kAsuoz49-mvHVyYXWG6OH6-WmftNBiBI8rSPkMpuDXGVfqqll5LUmoZTZ7UZJXsr40u5Pt-6HKilv9Gxsj2BVqRTnaoMqmHZS0XLsruIIMyuwb7vMRSKmCz5IaWr9Vv3vpoE_2ME/s400/tired.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630451088920433298" border="0" /></a></span></span></h6><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span class="messagebody">I can't thank you enough for all of your support, Mom & Dad! I love you both very much!<br /></span></p>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-13550569727654088632011-07-17T14:46:00.000-07:002011-07-17T15:17:52.286-07:00Half Way There<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> 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Once we hit the turn around point I realized why. We had been running on a very gradual uphill for a mile or two- and my pace suffered a bit. My parents</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" > were waiting to meet me here as the course passed through downtown, but weren't able to catch me with the pace change. 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<![endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:";" > Roxanne Olvera & Greg Hall</span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";" >“Just think…. This is much less </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";" >painful and much more fun than sitting in a hospital passing </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";" >kidney stones! On a serious note, by Mile 13, the real race begins. All your friends and family believe in you. Feel </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";" >Susan's spirit run with you, step by step. Peace be the journey.” -- Greg & Roxanne</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";" > Haha! Very accurate reminder of some of the circumstances under which I missed last year's </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";" >Seattle marathon. 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You are quite an endurance inspiration to look up to! Thanks for helping to keep me running strong and happy. :)<br />...............<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 15</span> - Bruce & Janet Mortensen </span><br /><br />Bruce & Janet- Of course none of these experience would be possible without all of the hard work and dedication you're putting in to changing lives through Susan's Foundation. Thank you again for allowing me to be part of this great endeavor! I love you both!<br /><br />One of the sites we passed around mile 15- and had passed on the Duck Boat tour the day before- the Pink Elephant car wash, where reportedly Elvis himself brought his pink Cadillac on a number of occasions. And yes, I saw several running Elvi in this race- what marathon would be complete without them? :)<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHOcA7PQc7Pqwf6QvKxn96TxWK7HPwcEhrOfCiT5Za2qXltayee1AnfvTY6GPpYYt9657xJmmecXq2w5NA0M8DIFkJHut9tqGRbj1n7-aPgrV6vIEvkIsn8Wg4LTOrxVQTfOHywCHBymG/s1600/pink.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHOcA7PQc7Pqwf6QvKxn96TxWK7HPwcEhrOfCiT5Za2qXltayee1AnfvTY6GPpYYt9657xJmmecXq2w5NA0M8DIFkJHut9tqGRbj1n7-aPgrV6vIEvkIsn8Wg4LTOrxVQTfOHywCHBymG/s400/pink.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630446929621860882" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-58416564549142093482011-07-08T07:01:00.000-07:002011-07-17T14:45:34.511-07:00Miles 7-11<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 7 </span>- JoAn & Eric Ellsworth<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“Good luck on your run! And have fun!” - JoAn & Eric</span><br /><br />Thanks so much, JoAn & Eric! Mile 7 is usually the point where I finally start warming up and feeling good. Fortunately, this day was no exception. Cruising right along... :-)<br />...............<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 8 </span>- Victoria Neidell<br /><br />Finally feeling warmed up and settled into my pace at this point. Thanks so much for your support, Victoria!!<br />...............<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 9 </span>- Andrea & Mason Convey<br /><br />Andrea & Mason- Thanks so much for your support of Susan's Foundation this year! Mile 9 was fantastic! Because of some challenges with this course layout, and the fact my supporters weren't familiar with the area- I wasn't sure when I'd see them. Mile 9 happened to be it!<br /><br />This being the second marathon my parents have come to cheer me on, they were fairly well prepared for the challenges spectating can bring. Seattle was a very tough course in that much of it wasn't very accessible to supporters. Piece of evidence #1- the LONG flight of stairs my parents had to descend from their car just to make it to the course at mile 9. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl46nzt3F2zSBCoQScoI2npQuk7PLCDfjduxwwXdKhjxT2IPdxLtUSSMH1eXkVs-kWNyJjsPuGOwMNLUTt_7dwhTe2aQkPqW2fsA0H6O-LTHm0ndHGkGWrxbVd0ZXIDjYEUhNgoUdOvz5C/s1600/mile+9+1.png"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626982485585050450" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl46nzt3F2zSBCoQScoI2npQuk7PLCDfjduxwwXdKhjxT2IPdxLtUSSMH1eXkVs-kWNyJjsPuGOwMNLUTt_7dwhTe2aQkPqW2fsA0H6O-LTHm0ndHGkGWrxbVd0ZXIDjYEUhNgoUdOvz5C/s400/mile+9+1.png" border="0" /></a><br />And then the waiting game- hoping to pick me out successfully among the 26,000 other runners who would be coming by this point.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsl0_MkoJEkB2HWjWkcRGIIHipjhxQJB-ImSuueRCNzE-94yg8kPoUv2rgWR63g74feMCaArFic4AmgSOwUIPcyS725LZ5CqZCjtBLoxozScXbzzUjk5Cn_z-LoKRXIpVdryI7gP4YdTh/s1600/mile+9+2.png"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626982569375894338" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsl0_MkoJEkB2HWjWkcRGIIHipjhxQJB-ImSuueRCNzE-94yg8kPoUv2rgWR63g74feMCaArFic4AmgSOwUIPcyS725LZ5CqZCjtBLoxozScXbzzUjk5Cn_z-LoKRXIpVdryI7gP4YdTh/s400/mile+9+2.png" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks to some good planning on their part, they didn't have to wait long. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5s1ld8eKcitPN4oUyT2wogZR0NRZq6NycxC3L01uWq1Bgm82tpWuJQ4xI8OVXqWxbm2WPXp9-O1Of4b7ZXMxaZFOjxVxOE8GUD_O8piqtN5jhoiWwTIg88ZKufAd19Ok77oF1MhPIwMB/s1600/mile+9+3.png"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 266px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626982647191448434" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5s1ld8eKcitPN4oUyT2wogZR0NRZq6NycxC3L01uWq1Bgm82tpWuJQ4xI8OVXqWxbm2WPXp9-O1Of4b7ZXMxaZFOjxVxOE8GUD_O8piqtN5jhoiWwTIg88ZKufAd19Ok77oF1MhPIwMB/s400/mile+9+3.png" border="0" /></a><br />It was perfect timing and I was so glad to see them! They even surprised me with options of 2 treats... my new recent favorite of peanut butter (all-natural of course), and....CUPCAKES!!! Normally I would have disciplined myself to wait for mile 20 for the cupcake, but since I didn't know if I'd get to see them there, I thought I should treat myself early.<br /><br />Ok- actually not that much rationalization went into that decision. Truth be told I was excited, feeling great, and caught up in the enthusiasm of the whole experience I saw a cupcake and dug in! 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In fact, every simple pleasure is enhanced by the effort. Enjoy lots of all three after your run!" - Terra McGhee</span><br /><br />Thanks so much for your support and friendship in the last few months, Terra! You are just one of the many examples of great friends I've met through DRC and I'm so glad I've gotten to know you. You have been such a big support to me in my life lately! Thank you!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 11 -</span> Kurt Cimino<br /><br />Kurt- One of my oh so impressive triathlete friends!! I'm certain I will never aspire to your level of talent for all things endurance racing, but just the thought of you taking on all those workouts and distances is truly inspiring. I had a great time running mile 11...which is a prime number of course. :) Thanks so much for your support!annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-46867461710789604142011-07-08T06:27:00.000-07:002011-07-08T06:54:26.867-07:00Miles 1-6<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 1</span> - Max & Denise Davis<br /><br />Max & Denise- It's not hard to think of you both at any marathon start. There was so much excitement and energy in the air. It immediately made me think of your smiling faces which prevail even in the most challenging of circumstances. (I'll never forget the fun of that awful Trinity race a few years ago! lol). You are both such wonderful friends! Thank you both for your support and friendship!<br />...............<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 2</span> - Nelson & Kelly Prater<br /><br />Thank you for your support, Nelson & Kelly- I was still getting warmed up at mile 2. Surrounded by crowds of enthusiastic runners, I enjoyed the pleasure of holding my pace and taking in all the excitement.<br />..............<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 3</span> - In memory of Evelyn Bierman<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">‘ The happy face stickers Grandma always put on her cards - decorating Christmas cookies at her house - playing "Spank the Berrybird" - most of all her wonderful hugs and unconditional love!’ – Gail Mortensen</span><br /><br />It's never hard to imagine Grandma's smile and her arms stretched out for a big hug. I feel comforted by that image in any circumstances. This was especially nice at mile 3 because those early miles are not the most fun for me once the initial start line excitement wears off. It takes several more miles for me to get settled in my pace. But thinking of Grandma made all the difference!<br /><br />Here I am crossing the very first timing mats at the 5k checkpoint. Every time I ran over one of these mats I said hello to everyone I knew was watching for text messages of my check ins. It definitely helped me to feel a little less lonely as the miles started adding up.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJRu5TT4-OE611wif-2nSbGLEnBs5810meanWcv7_a8IMhFqEoeJLLabO_bCJFA9QXRwz4P5ZS5NK5gAJfZHekRk6UPci3jFp65eVHbk4RvPoT-9uXWIL-YaEA9jUHlfI8_7TC_R5FSXw/s1600/5k.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJRu5TT4-OE611wif-2nSbGLEnBs5810meanWcv7_a8IMhFqEoeJLLabO_bCJFA9QXRwz4P5ZS5NK5gAJfZHekRk6UPci3jFp65eVHbk4RvPoT-9uXWIL-YaEA9jUHlfI8_7TC_R5FSXw/s400/5k.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626977818634965890" border="0" /></a><br />................<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 4</span> - Debbie Van Winkle, Steve Lucas<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“As you begin Mile 4, remember what a gift to have the ability to run, and the fortune to be running in Seattle! Enjoy. This picture is at the turn onto Seward from Cloverdale, and (I think) the very beginning of your Mile 4. This is where we would be if we could be there, so I wanted you to have that image in your head!" - Debbie & Ralph</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgsrc7ZzAvgJwhFrXlBjbSV46KThgHiQpFWgZ3S51tcHOv6iYr_zzoeFVNkqJc5_8e89HD0RiD5KsZcIytk-R_s2ibcl90PLSoLwgE9rwvQ69mNi3XVPWvDFS9w86sw1KJz55IkzMmW9u/s1600/debandralph4.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgsrc7ZzAvgJwhFrXlBjbSV46KThgHiQpFWgZ3S51tcHOv6iYr_zzoeFVNkqJc5_8e89HD0RiD5KsZcIytk-R_s2ibcl90PLSoLwgE9rwvQ69mNi3XVPWvDFS9w86sw1KJz55IkzMmW9u/s400/debandralph4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626976330236752002" border="0" /></a>Debbie & Ralph- You are so creative! I absolutely loved this picture! As I ran through these neighborhoods it was hard to identify this exact corner in all the crowds and excitement- but the fact I kept trying to look for it the whole mile kept me thinking of you! You guys are the best!! Thank you!<br /><br />...............<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 5 </span>- Jeremy & Melissa Goodman<br /><br />Still rolling along at mile 5! Thanks so much for your continuing support, Jeremy & Melissa! At this point I still hadn't hit any big hills- and my race plan was going along right as scheduled.<br />...............<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 6 </span>- Randy, Kelly, Erin, Mark, Calley & Matt Mortensen<br /><br />My ever supportive Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins! I've told you before, but I will absolutely never forget all the support you gave me at my first marathon in Arizona! It meant so much to me you would all devote half of your Sunday to chasing me all over the course to cheer me on in all that chaos. Consequently I will remember it in every marathon I run, whether you are there or not! Thank you!! I love you all!!annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-25981235386364047762011-07-04T20:10:00.000-07:002011-07-04T20:34:01.251-07:004 Alarm Start Line PartyAfter three full marathon finishes for this fundraiser, my biggest anxiety about racing is still related to one blog post that's always a possibility...<span style="font-style: italic;">"Dear Sponsors, Thanks so much for your support! I don't know how to say this, but I overslept and missed the start. Oops!"</span><br /><br />As part of my typical preventative measure, I set two alarm clocks in my hotel room, scheduled a wake up call with the front desk, and asked my parents to call and double check I hadn't missed all those. Fortunately, all alarms went off as scheduled. By 4am I had slept fairly well (considering), and got ready to head to the start line shuttles just a block or so from the hotel.<br /><br />My thoughts on the bus ride to the start line? "Holy cow this is a long way!". The reality was setting in that I'd actually be running all the way back.<br /><br />Start Line Village was typical chaos of bag check, bagels, bananas, port-a-potty lines, and LOTS of runners....just over 26,000 to be exact. The weather was perfect! Cloudy and low 50s. The racing gods had been good to us.<br /><br />I've gotten to know Rock n Roll races well enough that I'm in no hurry to get to my assigned start corral. I was actually in the port-a-potty line when the starting gun went off. No worries- I was assigned to start so far back in the pack that it was a full 40 minutes later that my group actually started the race. Here's a pic from the start line. See how far back the runners go? That's not the end of the line, it rounds two more corners. So don't bother trying to zoom in to find me here. :-)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacNYzmsrJc9lOaIATxjsQ6YsYVwGq2aQ5XCVj9cdqwMF3tDeFLabt3mm6409qVxz0sqtDRUBj6_YuKbbwi9WXs4aBNBeyND9yi_14vcQdsZ2-NfYU1UapoCCykmlcgeWAYVvvTIy8UoYf/s1600/startline2.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacNYzmsrJc9lOaIATxjsQ6YsYVwGq2aQ5XCVj9cdqwMF3tDeFLabt3mm6409qVxz0sqtDRUBj6_YuKbbwi9WXs4aBNBeyND9yi_14vcQdsZ2-NfYU1UapoCCykmlcgeWAYVvvTIy8UoYf/s320/startline2.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625703415925277986" border="0" /></a>I heard that at one point the half marathon course was packed full- while the winners were just finishing the half, slower runners were just crossing the start line. All that wait time must get boring, right? WRONG! It's a Rock and Roll race- the party starts before the race begins.... music, dj's, balloons, photographers, beach balls....<br /><br />Here's the photo from the Seattle newspaper the following day:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqWGAhJ7AHqI_ywdmQleXM0CHaQ1a0YZrdBPevOiFq_VKwZK9USkXoEsiDLbQoMm1eRy4Hb4XAhb-hnJCPfaZU9bDiYgrGKBxltIVifgGGSAhV9dkDVxxsObuzVDO1Gc-RBapdPu2o4yai/s1600/5k.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7oR2RhnfgUKiBX9zcVHXpsKt0LJdlNyDoDgILpx4O-2y4CFtr6urSNjt9PqkXVXUdVu34XLd04thakAPitywasCrWQhLXtTqwstqwbgyvstj2j7pgYZ8myWxWKJmUYZX_asoILsqzcdC/s1600/news.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 411px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7oR2RhnfgUKiBX9zcVHXpsKt0LJdlNyDoDgILpx4O-2y4CFtr6urSNjt9PqkXVXUdVu34XLd04thakAPitywasCrWQhLXtTqwstqwbgyvstj2j7pgYZ8myWxWKJmUYZX_asoILsqzcdC/s320/news.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625704342946543762" border="0" /></a>By the time I really crossed the start line I was feeling great and ready to RUN!!!! 26.2 miles! Let's do this!!!annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-70612404083965230792011-07-03T17:56:00.000-07:002011-07-03T18:22:35.098-07:00Tossed Salad and Scrambled EggsHelloooooo, Seattle!<br /><br />Such a great city! We were immediately overwhelmed with all the options of what to see and do. One of the best things about that night was visiting my cousin Zach and his family, who have lived in Seattle for a few years now. They treated us to a superb pasta carb load dinner and an evening of entertainment from their extremely talented kiddos. My cousins and I were very close growing up, and it was so great to spend some time with them. Over dinner we also shared some great family memories, including some of Susan (Zach's sister), so it was a great way to remember and get focused on the the purpose for which this adventure began.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AgAYP5NiTZK-_eHUr82p8MvkddldJZDBUWZlb28rkrhCxUkWIUCmht0cU0aPEhyphenhyphenkB4LzxjeHjS-n-TnygyFc95jk-zI_LxUMhFIuK9gftvF6Hn43OkAV7X7fzWNgiZDEC7mYTfR0MPcb/s1600/zach+and+fam.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AgAYP5NiTZK-_eHUr82p8MvkddldJZDBUWZlb28rkrhCxUkWIUCmht0cU0aPEhyphenhyphenkB4LzxjeHjS-n-TnygyFc95jk-zI_LxUMhFIuK9gftvF6Hn43OkAV7X7fzWNgiZDEC7mYTfR0MPcb/s320/zach+and+fam.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625295576123624498" border="0" /></a>And just a few highlights of other touristy adventures:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pike's Place Market</span><br />One of my favorite places! More fresh produce, flowers, food and quirky finds than could be explored in one day.<br /><br />Pike's Place is probably most famous for the fish. More specifically, the throwing of the fish. It was an uncharacteristically sunny weekend by Seattle standards, and apparently even the fish were forced to adapt.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhun1P6AeZEewXKz4lcWsZVDFbGmo7dVbePA8dzMxVkJJ7qeic1mvK87YlBTZ8YDfyq3AZxYPxR1ysbDw3qkIAdnqwoqx1UPMGyIqy44DjZo8drmoqF5PIJ8D04l4TiyqHudwQTzIry9tUk/s1600/fish+glasses.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhun1P6AeZEewXKz4lcWsZVDFbGmo7dVbePA8dzMxVkJJ7qeic1mvK87YlBTZ8YDfyq3AZxYPxR1ysbDw3qkIAdnqwoqx1UPMGyIqy44DjZo8drmoqF5PIJ8D04l4TiyqHudwQTzIry9tUk/s320/fish+glasses.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625296736735301874" border="0" /></a>"8 pound sockeye!"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo19eH3kxwVcBBeZlHCNz4q8FrH3cMw-wwn0VR49hiFjp1ebZYeygQq29OoEjFy78YNLJ4lKSouKlmtsyVmtr63GwbFYAKsD-TBBArlPNvrFOVnTMLCvYNA0ozAxBwotIOEXo6ugqhJwYv/s1600/8+lb+sockeye.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo19eH3kxwVcBBeZlHCNz4q8FrH3cMw-wwn0VR49hiFjp1ebZYeygQq29OoEjFy78YNLJ4lKSouKlmtsyVmtr63GwbFYAKsD-TBBArlPNvrFOVnTMLCvYNA0ozAxBwotIOEXo6ugqhJwYv/s320/8+lb+sockeye.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625297367019908850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo19eH3kxwVcBBeZlHCNz4q8FrH3cMw-wwn0VR49hiFjp1ebZYeygQq29OoEjFy78YNLJ4lKSouKlmtsyVmtr63GwbFYAKsD-TBBArlPNvrFOVnTMLCvYNA0ozAxBwotIOEXo6ugqhJwYv/s1600/8+lb+sockeye.png">The good food options at the market were overwhemling. So at the suggestion of mile sponsor, Meredith- I tried out Beecher's Famous mac and cheese. Definitely the best I've ever had!!! Thanks, Meredith!!</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXZ9Vy1vXQ4DpJF9d4k2ZEDjJcrWVP2izK_tuw5q2GxWFXOO-WIiaTA4hchMCPmXYiQmpjO0HcwQB57RKIr7ZlvAkNdpulpiXA8n4CQL2u4I4NHJEBUi9yAhEYypVBB-vUzviUgQ4KtSZ/s1600/beechers+mac+n+cheese.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXZ9Vy1vXQ4DpJF9d4k2ZEDjJcrWVP2izK_tuw5q2GxWFXOO-WIiaTA4hchMCPmXYiQmpjO0HcwQB57RKIr7ZlvAkNdpulpiXA8n4CQL2u4I4NHJEBUi9yAhEYypVBB-vUzviUgQ4KtSZ/s320/beechers+mac+n+cheese.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625297782485084002" border="0" /></a>Other touristy fun included the Seattle Center, riding the monorail, Seattle City Center, and a Duck Boat tour that showed off some of Seattle's best views from both land and water. Here are just two...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aiJVlllUC3_kxN0ZqVys6t7sEylZWoTLwIpscnhaDfnlCwBRqT1_1mAlsgyapZTTSTaGI4OGmgu3_cDIgopFTIEh6r8g3CmBwpEwp41yFzET5W6LgyOQmIVw6ePIx4oAr2rXi5RSNnc5/s1600/view.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aiJVlllUC3_kxN0ZqVys6t7sEylZWoTLwIpscnhaDfnlCwBRqT1_1mAlsgyapZTTSTaGI4OGmgu3_cDIgopFTIEh6r8g3CmBwpEwp41yFzET5W6LgyOQmIVw6ePIx4oAr2rXi5RSNnc5/s320/view.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625299478151476050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrdDEba4QaLFmCOZ9tKMhJtNmshH4GN4BQeJSTJ1Si1cJpcaSHUhCAgCv-9fFPqWC-MPXMXC4Y3rxc5Hp9B2J_yR2jgGgT-bj4cPiPby-hJKExbYxG3Ri_JdTlPDtS4nNeH0KoV9iNUnU/s1600/space+needle.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrdDEba4QaLFmCOZ9tKMhJtNmshH4GN4BQeJSTJ1Si1cJpcaSHUhCAgCv-9fFPqWC-MPXMXC4Y3rxc5Hp9B2J_yR2jgGgT-bj4cPiPby-hJKExbYxG3Ri_JdTlPDtS4nNeH0KoV9iNUnU/s320/space+needle.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625299358329038386" border="0" /></a>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-30826784610966918782011-07-03T17:45:00.000-07:002011-07-03T18:20:32.818-07:00Getting There & ExpoI woke up Thursday morning just before 4am. Another long run? Nope- this was the day to fly to Seattle!! As it turned out, I didn't need to wake up quite so early. I won't mention any businesses specifically, but we'll just say that a particular airport shuttle company was not quite so 'Super' on this day. Eventually they did show up and I make it just in time to board my flight.<br /><br />I met my parents in Seattle (they'd flown in from AZ), and we decided to attend to race business first and head straight to the Expo.<br /><br />First order of business.... the race number! 25211<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKdx6guMvvCDhxuWFE0kn1Pm1d53gHr_RNcLIySTAnNSfT78IXunJQw7DMzFAb4oMAnnbVHYpXzQBC4NctkSf6hR7k0eeCZ7JUE9oAdIBneLKdr7zcPrwXbzyYDdq2ZDBYIaenU76mL2N/s1600/Expo+1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKdx6guMvvCDhxuWFE0kn1Pm1d53gHr_RNcLIySTAnNSfT78IXunJQw7DMzFAb4oMAnnbVHYpXzQBC4NctkSf6hR7k0eeCZ7JUE9oAdIBneLKdr7zcPrwXbzyYDdq2ZDBYIaenU76mL2N/s320/Expo+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625292846009310418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKdx6guMvvCDhxuWFE0kn1Pm1d53gHr_RNcLIySTAnNSfT78IXunJQw7DMzFAb4oMAnnbVHYpXzQBC4NctkSf6hR7k0eeCZ7JUE9oAdIBneLKdr7zcPrwXbzyYDdq2ZDBYIaenU76mL2N/s1600/Expo+1.png">Next order of business: Shop for marathon gear!!</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKr9xABClX2gz9jAIcYlJ7Z426BAKIF2XhnRcjnw3qW5AszbTiMr1nERf9CH8FM7Z26i40oL9eUAw82tc1lTJEo-HNHn9ARdzMMFDYtJZ70ZOWxnhQgDw8a3nUsYChABpxjgIoAvnC0kli/s1600/expo+3.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKr9xABClX2gz9jAIcYlJ7Z426BAKIF2XhnRcjnw3qW5AszbTiMr1nERf9CH8FM7Z26i40oL9eUAw82tc1lTJEo-HNHn9ARdzMMFDYtJZ70ZOWxnhQgDw8a3nUsYChABpxjgIoAvnC0kli/s320/expo+3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625293015521699730" border="0" />And lastly, more shopping and endless collecting of free samples. My favorite was the free all natural peanut butter. Unfortunately the actual samples weren't actually in jars quite this big. </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjX1NEAUDztGFAMD-QHaUxMlnlPFj9yCfVzWVTewSEcJXR-S-Jozxpr0zsfF9D06K2kT02BDidLiHd5a9RD42ilmPDYrXIsvb2V6n-p4BeTe5t90EWQtg09paHrhkB6f-R8v-WqPQrHra/s1600/expo+2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjX1NEAUDztGFAMD-QHaUxMlnlPFj9yCfVzWVTewSEcJXR-S-Jozxpr0zsfF9D06K2kT02BDidLiHd5a9RD42ilmPDYrXIsvb2V6n-p4BeTe5t90EWQtg09paHrhkB6f-R8v-WqPQrHra/s320/expo+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625292938077177762" border="0" /></a>Once we had explored and shopped till we dropped at the expo- we set out to discover Seattle.annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-46637846567608391732011-06-24T20:06:00.000-07:002011-06-24T20:22:15.473-07:00Final Pre-race ReflectionsI'm about to take my sedating (hopefully) shot of Nyquil in preparation for my 8:30pm bedtime, and tomorrow's 4am wakeup call. Before I enter into that altered state of conciousness, I wanted to get in one final blog post.<br /><br />Today was incredible! Seattle is such an amazing city. I could definitely see myself living here!! Spent the day with my parents being touristy, including Pike Market (awesome breakfast, browsing flowers and produce, witnessing fish throwing in action), an official Duck Boat tour that was lots of corny fun and showed off several other must see spots like the house from Sleepless in Seattle, and the filming points for Seattle Grace (but not Frasier, what's up with that?). A monorail ride back to Pike Market where I had the most amazing Mac n Cheese at Beechers (thanks for the tip, Meredith). Also several more food places I'd like to check out there tomorrow at some point. (So many carb options, so little time). Then to wrap up the evening I met up with one of my greatest friends and mile sponsors, Gerard for coffee and dinner. Fantastic day all in all!<br /><br />The reality of running 26.2 miles up and down these Seattle hills is slowly starting to set in. This being my 4th marathon, I'm not nearly as nervous as I was for the first few- though I don't think even the most experienced marathoner ever gets completely comfortable with the distance. It's a generally accepted phenomenon in marathoning that math doesn't really work out as it usually does. 13 miles + 13 miles does not really come out to 26. It comes out to about 21 or so. Regardless of how much preparation you put in, you're just never quite sure how your body will handle those last 4-5 miles. This is where the marathon really begins. Generally it's about this point the tears will come and you get a lot of opportunity for reflection and time to really look deep inside yourself to find a way to get to the finish line. By that point your body has put in all it's capable of, so those last few miles tend to be run on just pure guts and determination. In short, those are the miles that make the finish line such a valuable experience! I'm excited to see what tomorrow will bring. Thanks to some incredible friends and supporters I have successfully prepared for this race. Now I'm very excited to see how the Seattle marathon story will go!<br /><br />26.2 miles, and as always, it's not about the running. Something I have a feeling I'll need to keep reminding myself on those hills tomorrow. :-)<br /><br />Thanks again to each one of you for your support and making all this possible!<br /><br />LET'S DO THIS!!!annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-41807871514212211442011-06-23T17:06:00.000-07:002011-06-23T17:14:30.258-07:00Hellooooo Seattle!!!I arrived in Seattle this morning. Fantastic city!! Weather is beautiful. Partly cloudy skies and 50 degree temps. Every time I turn around I see another Starbucks. Hotel is right downtown in all the action. Spent some time touring the expo with my parents this morning. Race number 25211.<br /><br />The biggest news of all is that thanks to an additional very generous donation from Steve Lucas- we are over the top of our fundraising goal. Thank you, thank you, thank you Steve, and to all of you for your support!! Of course there is always room for more donations right up through race day. I'll be glad to add as many names to Finish Line Sponsors as necessary. Now we just need to find 8 more fans of our FB page, and that goal will be met too. AMAZING!!!<br /><br />I'll have many more details and photos to post later. Just time for a quick update now. Heading out to dinner with my cousins. Haven't seen them in a VERY long time. So great to be spending this weekend with family. What an adventure!!<br /><br />Thanks so much to all of you who have been sending/posting your mile messages. I love reading them, and will re-read them several more times before race day morning.... in just ONE MORE DAY!!!!annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-52642025522040915882011-06-21T18:22:00.001-07:002011-06-21T18:28:13.390-07:00Inspire Your MileMile Sponsors---<br /><br />With just 3 days to race day, the time has come to inspire your mile! Any words of wisdom, advice, encouragement to offer? Maybe just something you'd like to proclaim to the world? For one day you own a mile of Seattle real estate- so put whatever words on it you feel are appropriate. In the past we've had everything from motivational messages to sentimental, funny, or just plain odd ones that make no sense! lol. Regardless, these are the words I'll be dwelling on as I run your mile- so make them count!<br /><br />Ideally, please write your comments on the Anna's Marathon50 Facebook page, although you can write them as a blog comment if you prefer. Also be sure to include your name and what mile(s) you have sponsored.<br /><br />Thanks!!annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-71930091168106902032011-06-20T20:16:00.000-07:002011-06-20T20:36:15.951-07:00Where to start?Both my thoughts and emotions have been all over the place the last few days... and you'll probably find this post to be about the same way. Fair warning! :)<br /><br />Sunday was a rest day from both running and tennis. My first in a long time and yes, it felt very strange and uncomfortable. I wouldn't like to make a habit of it. But on the plus side it gave me some extra hours to get caught up on research. Today I continued number crunching on my new data for 8 hours straight. Exciting findings, but should have taken a few more breaks, because I was pretty wiped out come 4pm. Went to tennis tonight and felt a little better getting some movement in.<br /><br />More and more awesome people are continuing to step up and make generous donations to Susan's Foundation!! We're now down to just $130 more dollars to raise, and only parts of 3 miles remaining.<br /><br />Depending on the moment, I'm near tears with gratitude toward all of the incredible support this fundraiser has received, or in periods of deep reflection thinking of Susan, as well as a friend whose mother was diagnosed with brain cancer this week. Though I am excited/nervous for the 26.2 mile start and finish line come Saturday, it's thoughts like these that are keeping me focused and keeping things in perspective. Really it's just too overwhelming to describe.<br /><br />I heard from Susan's dad (my uncle) today, and just this year through website donations this marathon endeavor has raised nearly $1,000. Combined with the donations made for last years attempt as well- that number is even higher. And of course add that to the three marathons prior to this and... it's just amazing!! I feel so honored and blessed to have the support of Susan's family for this project. It started as a fairly simple idea, first by Susan wanting to help other young adults in her position, and then me training for my first marathon around the same time. I really didn't expect how much bridging those two dreams would change my life. I have met so many incredible people though this journey!! Running marathons by itself is always an incredibly insightful and amazing experience, but combining it with a cause so close to my family, and one I've learned touches so many other lives as well-- just makes the whole experience difficult to describe.<br /><br />Like I said.... lots of random thoughts and emotions going on right now. But more than anything I'm feeling GRATITUDE!!!! Thank you again to each one of your for your continuing support!!!!<br /><br />4 days....annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-26849088502388161662011-06-18T13:14:00.000-07:002011-06-18T13:37:49.685-07:00Taper MadnessTo say I've been a little wound up this week is an understatement. I have had patience for almost nothing, which probably explains why it's been such a bad week for both research and tennis.<br /><br />After yet another few hours of tennis aggravation this morning- come afternoon I find myself alone in the research lab running the statistics on my most recently completed study. Not my typical way to spend a Saturday, but right after Seattle I get to enjoy more than a week visiting family in Arizona and finally meeting my newborn niece. So I'm prepping for the long time off by getting my research ahead of schedule. But now I'm nearly ready to take my tennis racquet to this computer (about the only thing it might be useful for this week apparently), so to take a breather I decided to look back at some past blog posts.<br /><br />I found this one, 14 days before I ran my first marathon, to be particularly relevant:<br /><br /><strong>Sunday, January 4, 2009 Race Countdown- 14 days- Building Insanity<br /></strong><br />I'm reading a great book, Marathoning for Mortals (John Bingham), and particularly had to laugh at the start of chapter 14...<br /><br />"This is where the real fun begins. Those last few days and hours before the big event are filled with excitement, terror, joy, frustration, calm, and panic. It's the best time of all. At least it can be if you're open to the mood of the moment and the sometimes wild swings of emotion from well-placed confidence to abject terror. If this is your first marathon, the last few days before the big event will be unlike anything you've ever experienced. The emotions feel like a cross between a surprise birthday party and jumping from the 100th floor of a building. Don't worry if your friends and family don't understand you. Don't worry if by the Thursday before race day no one is even willing to be in the same room with you, let alone try to have a conversation with you. <strong>These last few days are the closest to being possessed that you will ever experience</strong>."<br /><br />So, I apologize in advance to anyone who's still brave enough to associate with me for the next 2 weeks. :)<br /><br />[Cut back to present day....]<br />And I laugh because despite the fact that I've run 3 marathons now and expected to be much more comfortable with the thought of 26.2 miles, I have again found myself in this same taper madness mentality.<br /><br />Now the nice thing about associating with so many distance runners is that all you have to do is mention you're tapering for a marathon and they understand!! They know the physical and mental torment you're going through, and consequently tend to be very forgiving of any blowups which may occur during this time.<br />However, I'm not sure there's an equivalant to taper madness in tennis, which I've been playing even more of since I've been cutting back on running miles recently. So I'm fairly sure all of my tennis acquaintences are plainly wondering if I've just completely lost it lately. Well...yes! lol.<br /><br />For future marathon tapers, I'm considering getting a t-shirt printed up which plainly says... "Marathon Taper in Progress: BEWARE!!!!!"<br />But until then, please pardon my insanity! lol.<br /><br />It seems the only thing that has helped to ease the madness this week is the many great people who have stepped up to donate and sponsor miles. <strong>THANK YOU!!!!!</strong> <strong>And an additional thank you to all of you who have taken the time to offer up your words of support and encouragement during what has been a difficult week. Your kind words mean more than you could possibly know. </strong><br /><br />6 days.... :)annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-50551895324871792662011-06-16T19:19:00.001-07:002011-06-16T19:30:45.184-07:00Bad NightYou know that feeling when you go somewhere, and within minutes know that every single person resents the fact you even showed up? I'd forgotten, until tonight. But that pretty much describes how I spent my evening. I'm tired. I'm discouraged. I feel like giving up.<br />Trying to see a positive in this, I guess it gave me a renewed appreciation for all the supportive people in my life. From the closest of friends, to the casual bystander who just has an encouraging word to say. It seems artificial to intentionally surround yourself with those people-- or maybe it's not. Maybe this is why we have the friends we do and choose to spend time in the places we do. I don't know. But I do know I wish today would have ended better.annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-20040831266180574952011-06-14T19:55:00.000-07:002011-06-14T20:47:45.606-07:00Carb Loading vs. the "See Food" Diet?The past several weeks I've been focusing a lot on nutrition. The reason being that I've been anxious to get back my "pre-dating" runners body, and looking back, the times I've felt the best are when I've been eating the best and had my lowest body fat percentage. The challenge now was how to cut body fat, gain muscle, and keep up the long distance runs required for marathon training.<br /><br />If you haven't already heard, long distance running is not necessarily the best form of exercise to pick up for weight loss. (Not without some education anyway). Why? Because as you run more miles, you tend to find yourself justified in eating more and more food; usually much more than your body actually needs. Most people are familiar with the general concept of 'carb loading' for distance runners- by taking in a lot of carbohydrates your body will have the necessary energy for long runs. So it's become somewhat of a tradition in the running world to load up on huge amounts of food or big plates of pasta in the days leading up to long runs or races.<br /><br />Have I done this? Absolutely! Particularly those first few marathons. The week just prior is a huge celebration of sorts. I just finished training for a MARATHON, and I'm going to celebrate by eating everything in sight! ("See Food" Diet) :-)<br />Was it fun? Sure. The only problem being that by the time I actually made it to the starting line of my race, I felt 'fat' and lousy. So recently I took on the challenge of learning how to eat the best for my body and maintain the long run miles. While it was very frustrating at first, I seem to have finally found the plan that's working for me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Disclaimer: I am not a nutrition expert by any means. This happens to be what has worked for me. I'm just sharing. And you should always consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise or weight loss plan. (Ok, now that I've satisfied the legal department, here we go...)</span><br /></div><br />Most of what I learned here was from this book, by far the most user friendly I've found on the subject. If you want some very confusing ones which talk all about the research studies backing up the recommendations, and ones that require advanced degrees in math, I can recommend those too.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORXmpsi7JtO5Qi6dUMBQUQ2kekFYzlNDNuK3zE5LacAI3CG1AxOHLuDnIDS5gzicK-8qqt1XM5BO0SVt_BcWIOFaG7BsqrbHTTBLnmc8DMF1TCsm-RrwV4Rh-FsqZGqwnN9onvqWcFynb/s1600/book.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORXmpsi7JtO5Qi6dUMBQUQ2kekFYzlNDNuK3zE5LacAI3CG1AxOHLuDnIDS5gzicK-8qqt1XM5BO0SVt_BcWIOFaG7BsqrbHTTBLnmc8DMF1TCsm-RrwV4Rh-FsqZGqwnN9onvqWcFynb/s400/book.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618279575919970786" border="0" /></a>Here are the Cliff Notes version of what I've learned:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Take your current weight and multiply it by 13. </span><br /> - This is your basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn in a day doing pretty much nothing).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Find a way to track your 'calories in' and 'calories out'.</span><br /> - For me, I found an<span style="font-weight: bold;"> iphone app</span> (called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nutrition</span> (very original), that makes this very easy. Start by setting your calorie 'allowances' (BMR).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Calories in-</span> Now log in all the foods you eat. This is actually not as hard as it sounds since you can save them as Favorites, and select them again and again. You can also look up info on Common Foods or favorite dining out places. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Calories out-</span> Log in the number of calories you burn (above and beyond your BMR) every day. I get this information from my Garmin for runs or walks, or you the app allows you to look up calories burned based on activity and time.<br />**All of this information gets saved in your 'Journal' and tells you exactly how many calories you've consumed compared to how many you've burned.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Losing Weight</span><br />- Obviously the idea is to make sure you burn more calories than you consume. If you want to lose about 1 pound a week, then you need to burn an average of 500 calories more than you eat every day. (3500 calories = 1 pound)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. Carbs/Proteins/Fats - Does it matter?</span><br />Well, yes. Particularly if you're trying to stay active (long distance runs or otherwise). Cutting out all the carbs is bad news for athletes. Sure you'll lose weight, but you won't have energy for much more than sitting on the couch.<br />Shoot for about daily ratios of consuming <span style="font-weight: bold;">50% carbs, 25% fats, and 25% proteins</span>. Sound confusing? Again, the iphone app saves the day by automatically creating a nice little pie chart showing how you're doing throughout the day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. When to eat what...</span><br />This was the real key for me to learn! While it's good to try and eat balanced amounts of carbs, fats and proteins at every meal- in general you want to focus on consuming more carbs during the meals or snacks during which you're most active during the day. (AM if you're a morning runner, PM if you work out in the evenings, etc.). During your less active times (post-workouts or between workout meals), focus more on the proteins and fats as these will make you feel fuller longer.<br /><br />6. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Invest in a good scale</span> that tells you not only your weight, but body fat percentage as well. These don't have to cost a lot, I found a decent one for about $45.<br /><br />So far this plan has worked amazingly well for me. As far as the nutrition part of things goes, I've been feeling great for workouts, and never feel hungry or deprived of food. I am getting very close to my body fat percentage goal. Sticking with this current program, I should be there by August. (I was going to insert a joke about dating possibly messing that up again here, but I'll hold back). :-)annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-8736152932510076382011-06-13T20:25:00.000-07:002011-06-13T20:36:10.077-07:00Fighting the Triple DigitsI don't have too much to say today. Dallas hit the first triple degree temp of the summer today. For those of you who know me well... that pretty much says it all. Tough day! But I had a productive day at work, dealt with a few nagging to-do list items, and somehow pulled myself through 2 hours of tennis.<br /><br />So it's probably not a coincidence that several friends posted this quote from Jerry West on Facebook today:<br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">"You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good."<br /></div><br />And, the latest issue of Runner's World arrived- with a very appropriate topic of focus:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdWi9IIUtn7bAsqtS1OGS0IoBCM5HnX0Fq99rWyEJnHXBlfjNg7AC-m7_UxnFDWOrl7ZyHfO3yXN1KPAoB1DLeRksf2mfQICuekzUOvravKA_XQNEdV6765eTPzhqDI9m90BllzMF_TlA/s1600/RW.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdWi9IIUtn7bAsqtS1OGS0IoBCM5HnX0Fq99rWyEJnHXBlfjNg7AC-m7_UxnFDWOrl7ZyHfO3yXN1KPAoB1DLeRksf2mfQICuekzUOvravKA_XQNEdV6765eTPzhqDI9m90BllzMF_TlA/s400/RW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617913125784537762" border="0" /></a>I think that pretty much says it all, and will provide good reading material before I fall into bed... which tonight is going to be in about 5 minutes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11 days to Seattle.....Peace be the Journey!!<br /></div>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-75706267930858179662011-06-12T11:40:00.000-07:002011-06-12T12:06:37.881-07:00Getting Chased Around the Lake...<span style="font-weight: bold;">***Anna's Story***</span><br />4:30am wakeup call for my last lake loop (9.3 miles) of Seattle training. Pulled into the parking lot to meet my running buddy at 5:33. I was greeted by two empty cars in an otherwise deserted parking lot- ah, another pair of runners had discovered our 'secret' meeting spot. I was at least grateful to see I wasn't the only one running slightly behind for our 5:30 meeting time. So I kick back and relax a bit, expecting James to pull up at any moment. 10 minutes go by, then 20. No response from text messages to James. RATS!!! James had overslept and since I'd left my ipod at home, was going to be doomed to a hot, lonely, and silent 9 mile loop. Oh well!! I started off around the lake.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">***James' Story***</span><br />James pulls into the parking lot at exactly 5:30, anxious to be on time so as not to leave me waiting alone in a deserted parking lot. He sees my empty car and panics- thinking our meet-up time must have been 5am and he missed me. But if he hurried he might be able to catch up. He races down to the lake, engages in a quick logic game guessing which direction I'd gone, and raced to catch me. No matter James was still adjusting to running training again and hadn't run a full loop for awhile- he ran the entire thing, sacrificing water stops to catch me. After an entire loop at record pace for James, discouraged he'd never caught me, he headed back to the parking lot- only to discover his car, my actual car, and the car he'd mistaken for mine 2 hours earlier. Reality sets in.... UH OH!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">***Anna and James' Worlds Collide***</span><br />Gratefully just finishing the last mile of my hot, lonely lake loop- I begin to see a familiar figure approach. James?? Yep! He told me the story that explained how he'd been attempting to chase me around the lake for the last 2 hours before realizing what had happened. We got a good laugh out of that and enjoyed a very slow mile walk together back to our cars, trying to cram our planned 9 miles of conversation into just 1. (Because the talk is really the most important part anyway!) :-)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">***Story of the Mystery Car***</span><br />So what of this empty car parked between us that created so much confusion? According to the parking citation left on the windshield, the car had been parked there for several days. Hmm... there was no Law and Order theme music playing in background, so we decided against checking the trunk for bodies. Either that person figured it was a good long term parking spot, or they really are setting a record for the most number of continuous lake loops. I guess we'll never know....annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-54332584634892356232011-06-11T12:30:00.000-07:002011-06-11T12:34:10.354-07:002 week countdownJust 2 weeks until Seattle race day--- I've still got a little ways to go on fundraising so I'm taking a new approach. I need to raise $555 in the next two weeks to reach my goal so I can run the marathon. Donations of any size are welcome! If you are unable to adopt a whole mile, just tell me how much you'd like to donate and which open mile you'd like to be a part of and I will add you to it. The more the merrier! :)annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-63612763972629773422011-06-10T15:20:00.000-07:002011-06-10T15:39:14.629-07:00Sometimes I Wonder...I had kind of a rough day today. Thanks to my Facebook supporters<b> Brent</b>, <b>Vicky</b>, <b>Nelson</b>, and <b>Magdalene</b> for the extra encouragement! Your comments may have seemed small, but they really meant a lot to me today. Fundraising stress combined with life stress (sudden impending move) has been taking it's toll. As I'm sure many of you know, long term fundraising projects and blogging like this can be very lonely at times. Sometimes it can be easy to start wondering if anyone is listening or anyone cares. Thankfully, all I have to do is look back at the many mile sponsors and friends I've had supporting me through these marathons and I remember that is not the case. <div><br /></div><div>I tried for an 'easy' 5 mile run this morning and came up very short. This heat is really starting to get to me; even at 5-6am. The A/C in my apartment complex gym has been busted for months now (just one more thing prompting the move), so I've been stuck outside for runs. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today I also made a visit to the great people at <b><a href="http://www.chirosport.us/">ChiroSport</a></b>, who have been helping me keep my body put together for almost 2 years now. I was never a believer in chiropractors before I found them, but I definitely am now!! I'm already feeling much better than this morning. I also enjoyed visiting and getting some extra encouragement from my friend, <b>Libby</b>, while I was there; who is doing amazing job of training for her first marathon after just having a new baby in the last year. </div><div><br /></div><div>Yet another reminder that this whole thing is not about the running! It's about PEOPLE! The people I'm running for (young adults fighting cancer), and the amazing people I meet during the process of this journey.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Thanks again to each and every one of you for being there!!</b></div>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-2544424188207689162011-06-09T19:55:00.000-07:002011-06-09T20:04:49.847-07:00TIRED!!!!If you're not already a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Facebook</span> follower, you may not know that I spent last weekend in New <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Braunfels</span>, TX at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Newks</span> Tennis Camp. 2 1/2 days of almost nothing but tennis and I loved every minute of it! I've already made plans to go again this fall. <div><br /></div><div>As great of a weekend as it was, I do have to admit that it did wear me out quite a bit. I've tried to take some more rest time than usual this week, but I can tell that my body is still not quite caught up. It's felt a little like half marathon race recovery. Late Thursday already and I admit I'm still exhausted just keeping up with basic running and tennis workouts, along with work and class deadlines. I'm looking forward to a pretty relaxing weekend to rest up some more and get caught up on the rest of my life. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all have some fun and/or relaxing plans this weekend yourselves!! :) 17 days and counting....</div>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-131329258971449662011-06-08T20:11:00.000-07:002011-06-08T20:37:32.269-07:0018 days and counting....<div style="text-align: center;">Marathon day is rapidly approaching... which became even more of a realization tonight as I got my bib number: 25211. I can't believe it is just 18 days away, and even sooner before I get on the flight to Seattle.</div><div><br /></div><div>One of the cool (and difficult) things about marathons is that there is absolutely no way to cram in preparation at the last minute. Either you put in the solid, consistent effort day after day for the months leading up to the race, or you don't make it to the start line. Well, if you do it's almost certain that story won't end well. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm happy to report that while there have definitely been some struggles along the way, all in all this has been the smoothest marathon preparation I've had. Of course things could always be better- but this round I've managed to get in two 20+ mile runs in the training schedule. This is a first for me. Even with the recent temperature increases in Dallas, things have gone pretty well. </div><div><br /></div><div>We've had a lot of people step up and make very generous donations in the last few weeks to help sponsor miles. There are only 9 more remaining. Back when I started this fundraiser I committed to only run each marathon if I was able to get all the miles sponsored. So yes, after all this work I've put in, theoretically it is possible I'll fly all the way to Seattle and end up not running. But for every previous marathon, things have always worked out in the end- so I'm trying not to focus on that thought.... though I admit it's starting to keep me awake at night. :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Honestly, asking people to donate money, even for something I believe in as strongly as Susan's Foundation, has never been something I'm very good at or comfortable with. It is definitely making me step out of my comfort zone a little at times, as well as find more subtle ways to increase awareness. One way I've been doing that is wearing this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0029L6AKM/ref=dp_image_z_0?ie=UTF8&n=2617941011&s=arts-crafts">cancer awareness bracelet</a> I found online. Each color represents one of the types of cancer individuals are fighting against every day. </div><div>I've found that it has not only been a good way to spread awareness to others, but remind me to keep perspective in day to day life. It gets so easy to get caught up in the little frustrations of research, classes, home life, etc. Having this visual reminder of the fact that there are individuals fighting much bigger battles than my day to day issues has been good for me. Now I just need to find a more tennis friendly one.... because I get very frustrated there too at times. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I have more things to get caught up on.... so up until race day you can count on daily blog posts. Please keep checking back, and please do what you can to help spread the word about this fundraiser. We now just need 13 more 'Anna's Marathon 50' Facebook fans to reach our goal of 100. Thank you again to all of you who have supported me and this fundraiser for Susan's Foundation in so many different ways!!! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-91184611633970906182011-06-08T20:06:00.000-07:002011-06-08T20:10:47.898-07:00White Rock Centennial Half<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82Q80FT-vRjooIw_Y439lw3M4oohU2g6lrC0UwRsd6FoQ8Y7Gihypx9ZKeFZrejj6FRKsyT7xhguXHIQi2ei0DjwJCzEpSWuDCYHsuHmxTQr7E56j2TEj5muxZgtjHiW2UivFh16iLJih/s1600/Centennial+WR+Half+2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82Q80FT-vRjooIw_Y439lw3M4oohU2g6lrC0UwRsd6FoQ8Y7Gihypx9ZKeFZrejj6FRKsyT7xhguXHIQi2ei0DjwJCzEpSWuDCYHsuHmxTQr7E56j2TEj5muxZgtjHiW2UivFh16iLJih/s400/Centennial+WR+Half+2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616051248298139122" /></a>The above picture is my friend, Roxanne and I after the White Rock Centennial Half Marathon. This was the race I posted about several weeks back. Very happy with a 9 minute PR.... but I think even happier my body tolerated the heat as well as it did. :)annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-29794783781553035032011-05-24T10:55:00.000-07:002011-05-24T11:01:02.728-07:00Swann Update: Where are they now?You'll probably recall last summer when Randy and Sarah Swann made their big accomplishment of finishing their first half marathon in Seattle while raising funds for Susan's Foundation. This year they've stepped up in a big way again and have sponsored the last .2 miles of my Seattle marathon experience this year. I thought you'd enjoy an update on the adventures this family has been up to in the last year: <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610343458121264514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SnkfSO8RfGKgarJbaAgIzXYkbXaFxE9BhYLp_QaGUXogBGxvXNieyzJ4YGCYWmTHoueUAKg6tC9lOU97sQdk4eWqhEdDJ4_ljyraZYSJvTnDk1ajJ3rrkYW6Oq0MrtbRFyLrm35trv4t/s400/Swann+victory.JPG" />Since our race last year, we have had some ups and downs. Sarah had some really weird heart problems and got a pacemaker, but she is fine now. Randy is about to finish his first year as a Special Ed teacher and he is loving it. We are again expecting. Baby #2 is due in the middle of August. Sarah says she she feels like she swallowed a watermelon whole. We have been taking a break from big running due to the pregnancy and the complications we had with previous pregnancies, but we are really missing running. We plan on restarting our running after the baby is born. Sarah can't wait to start training on the many, many hills in our new town. We did get to run the one mile fun run at Susan's Run this year and we are looking forward to next year's race. Jolee also ran the one mile run (her first race). <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610343556371937970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3A7ol07OZN9CEcvqUmCjiCH-J3zpg0tiM9K8dB6q1ycfG-xlG-uSjRQHUV02EDOEgqrSaP8l_u7wlMM4ZVHYsGos6H_glv1pnzHeZyjCVfuHguRBKPemOVjNfJ7bkaJp1DDwt6E2xF0G/s400/jolee.jpg" />She ended up running about 1/2 of it, pretty good for a 20 month old! We are doing fantastic and we are thrilled to support Anna as she tackles Seattle. We loved it and we are sure she will also. It is a beautiful run!annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-35988062300403137162011-05-08T09:44:00.000-07:002011-05-08T10:19:27.715-07:00One Weekend AwayMy motto for this fundraiser has been the same for awhile, "It's Not About the Running". Yet, especially lately I find myself reflecting on Facebook posts and blog updates, where the topic is almost always running related. In some respects this makes sense, it is a Marathon 50 fundraiser after all. But I also don't want to lose sight of the real purpose for this fundraiser- to benefit the work being done by the <a href="http://www.susanmturley.org/">Susan Mortensen Turley Foundation</a> to benefit young adults with cancer.<br /><br />The foundation was established in memory of my cousin, Susan. And while it is an extremely personal cause for myself and family, I know that not everyone had the honor of meeting Susan the 25 years she spent here with us. (If you haven't taken time to read through <a href="http://lemonademakers.blogspot.com/">Susan's blog</a>, I promise you it will be time well spent.) Consequently I'd like to find more ways to make this cause relatable to more people. Given that more than 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. alone- I know this is a cause that touches many more people than just my family and friends blessed to know Susan. If any of you have ideas on specific ways I can make this happen, I would love to hear them.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604393966007266402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTP30zYtA6rLEszRAk8Oj2pwWv_KehHi5HDFimAiR0nED6FNYJIRRXCBkJCMtMLxsye7FzTps3q-uYpZr8RL8eV_8B6mGPHIkyDbXGyrXcDej5d6VUhykEUGOvpQAZhE9lIzoRNtyFq7Jb/s400/Suz.jpg" />One way Susan's Foundation is meeting its' mission is through a program called <a href="http://www.susanmturley.org/wp/?page_id=2">One Weekend Away</a> . This program provides a no-cost opportunity for young adults with cancer and their family to escape the pressures that living with cancer can bring, and spend a restful and relaxing weekend together in a peaceful and beautiful location. <br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 147px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604394156765493570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQS10b5Hifj7RP3JERbh2Rj11wJkyHw3OMc0k-lEVM6FKa1kWPIN9NmYCGTBlDb_iLH0Eyucso5E6oIa5MKk_Zb5OiwSpmDUfHFC-HLJ8Q6Xxmv4jAuySreAQK6Ygh6yrET1pS3F25D9m3/s400/Foundation+Header+2.jpg" />For some this weekend will be an opportunity to rest and re-charge to fight a successful battle against their disease. However, given that 10,000 of those 70,000 young adults will end up losing their battle with cancer, for many families this weekend away opportunity may one of their last family memories together. At a time when both finances and time are strained due to medical costs of treatment, I can't imagine a better gift to give a family during this difficult time.<br /><br /><br /><div>There are so many great organizations working hard to fight cancer- particularly through research on ways to better treat or prevent the disease. This is all extremely important work, but of course work that won't be completed tomorrow. Susan's Foundation has chosen to recognize this and take a different route to support young adults with cancer while this important medical research continues. In the words of Susan's Foundation,<br />"We can't cure their disease, but we can provide relief and support during their battle". </div><br /><br /><div>The donations to sponsor marathon miles through this fundraiser go directly to support Susan's Foundation and this program. Thank you all for your past and continuing support!!</div></div>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470214037781915413.post-77820985982263255752011-05-08T09:09:00.000-07:002011-05-08T09:39:40.647-07:00White Rock Centennial Half Marathon<strong>Running fast is FUN!!! </strong><br /><br />Big half marathon race yesterday was a blast!! Held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of White Rock Lake- the centerpoint of the majority of DRC training runs over the past few years. The temps were a little warmer than I would have liked given my body's apparent aversion to heat, so I wasn't sure how the actual running would go. Having missed out on the Rock n Roll Half in March, this was the first time I'd attempted racing in months.<br /><br />Because both the running mileage and strength training had been going well this season, there was a little part of me that wondered if trying for a PR (personal record) would be possible, but I knew it would be a real long shot so I didn't talk it up. Below is a photo my friend, <strong>Bill Borowski</strong> caught pre-race with great friends and repeat mile sponsors, <strong>Max and Denise Davis</strong>. Regardless of how the running went that morning, I was thrilled to get to see so many running friends I had missed so much this year.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604378378217230530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvZYXIIW6_5pRGlGuhO6ZA3VrM6ZwwiaL9V3QWLSZtE-WqcvHcuyo2wNXhrqylC2R-dSK7ujDJmOqH_dPMz-qk-t9cEUO_wz4sksjrF-LRpS6vQG2J2i2qL5ldOGbc5CxRzP7tXgr7GRY/s400/pre-race+w+Davises.jpg" /><br /><br /><p>I kept the same 'run 3 minutes-walk 1 minute' strategy I'd been training with, and tried to keep the speed for both segments as fast as I could. This worked great the first 3 miles, but I wasn't sure it would last. It was hot, hard to breathe, and by mile 6 or so I wondered if I'd have it in me to keep it up. Thinking about my fundraising purpose, goals, and all the people I have supporting me helped me pull through several tough times I wanted to give in to a slower pace. </p><br /><p>I also had the encouragement of many great friends, some of who were running the race and others who came out to cheer us on. I know there's no way I could mention everyone here if I tried-- but every encouraging word and smile I came across was appreciated on a level I'm not sure they'll ever really know. This is always the amazing thing about races for me- the opportunity for being reminded how many great people there are in the world, and how lucky I am to have so many of them in my life. </p><br /><p>At mile 11 the heat was hitting me hard, as was the wind and the feeling of nausea building in my stomach. But there was too much encouragement from friends at the end for me to give in. Just when I thought I didn't have the PR in me, there would be a shout out from another friend to keep me going. </p><br /><p>In the end I crossed the finish line with a time nearly 9 minutes faster than I'd ever run a half-marathon. After recovering from the immediate post-race feeling of stiff muscles and an unhappy stomach- I realized that I felt great. Running fast was fun! I just may try to do it more often. :) And the finish line party was the perfect place to relax and celebrate with <strong>Roxanne</strong> and family, and even more friends. </p><br /><p>So how about it, dedicated fundraising followers? Is a 9 minute PR worthy of a donation to sponsor a Seattle marathon mile? I hope so. :-)</p><br /><p>22 mile training run coming up in 2 weeks, and still 15 more miles needing sponsors for Seattle! After yesterday I'm confident both can be accomplished!! :-)</p>annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530839397218174713noreply@blogger.com1