Wow, I haven't done a decent post on this thing in a while. My apologies to our loyal readers - all 2 of you. But you're worthy, so here I go....
The marathon was, in a word, AWESOME! Here's some of my random memories:
1) Pausing very briefly at about 29 km to lube up Roz's armpit. Chaffing sucks. .... Boy, what kind of image does this evoke? No, Roz's armpits were not hairy at all actually.
2) Passing the scantly clad Italian lady with the hot body at about 30 km or so. See! Being all hot and chisled doesn't mean you can finish a marathon! I felt quite proud the instant my butt jiggled right past her!
3) looking at my shadow at approximately 20 km and realizing that I was in a slight pike position (picture an exaggerated lean forward - that was me!). I tried to straighten up at that point, but realized that that would be much too painful, and reverted back to the original stance. I blame the lack of a trainer!
4) watching the self-described "rude American" man in front of us while we were downtwon - he was throwing people out of his way as we meandered through downtown Rome as quickly as possible.
5) the pleasant burst of flavour of Skittles. An excellent snack choice, if I do say so myself! Roz and I munched on Skittles during the marathon. Forget the $20 pack of goo. Skittles and Mars bars are the way to go.
6) The ice bath after the marathon. You know, I bet that doesn't do anything! Sandy was probably laughing at us! She said it would help with the lactic acid in our legs - whatever.
7) me crying the instant we saw the colliseum. Of course. And then the paparazzi right in our faces the instant we finished! What was that about?
8) being wrapped in tinfoil as soon as we finished. It stuck to my body. Picture that.
9) Passing the soccer field filled with loud men. Bet they were hot.
10) seeing our adoring fans downtown right when it was starting to get tough! Awesome to have them there!
So it's been nearly a month since our marathon, and it still feels like yesterday (I still have proof on my feet).
Now I need another goal/adventure! Any ideas?
T
5 comments:
Glad to see more funny memories and adventures on your blog, Toni!
Love,
Mom
you should learn to sail. and then do some crazy sailing race. like around cape town.
or maybe flying biplanes. yeah. that'd be cool.
New Goals (in order from most to least frivolous):
1. Fit 50 marshamallows in your mouth.
2. Discover the perfect nail polish colour for your skin tone.
3. Hold a Christina Aguilera dance moves contest. Win.
4. Learn to bake a really fancy, really fattening dessert.
5. Become the best Trivial Pursuit player among your group of friends.
6. Lanscape your yard until you have the best gardens in your neighbourhood.
7. Learn Italian (you were there--you have a head start!)
8. Put in 5 hours a week of on-site volunteering at Fort Edmonton or the Valley Zoo.
9. Become a triathlete.
10. Put in 10 hours a week volunteering at the Cross Cancer society or the Bissell Centre.
10. Go back to school; get a MD-PhD and cure diabetes.
There. Don't say Strong Bad never did nothing for the peoples.
I am ON the marshmallow one, Toni?
R
Well, I think the yard one has to go to Toni. Unless you're getting some potted plants for your balcony Roz...
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