Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Curse or Coincidence?

Logged: 7 miles
Race Countdown: 46 days

Race preparations begin --> something heartbreaking and difficult occurs in my personal life. This is starting to seem like a pattern. Maybe it's the universe's way of testing my will power--or just some cruel joke?

After a long and agonizingly exhausting Sunday night, I took a day off from everything on Monday and stayed in bed for a good 20 something hours. Woke up rejuvenated this morning and went for a 6:30am pre-work run. The temperature is so much cooler before sunrise! I am determined to turn grief into gain.

Speaking of gains, spent 4 hours at the pool this weekend, alternating between swimming laps and studying gmat. Swimming is my cross train of choice these days--at least for as long as the weather permits. Getting a killer tan is just the cherry on the sundae =)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

No turning back now

Logged: 3 miles
Race Countdown: 51 days

"Dear Julia,

Congratulations! You are now registered for ING Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K."


Was finally able to cough up $60 and officially register. Woohoo! Race is ON!