The problem with running a marathon is that everyone wants to do it, and often people travel from other states to run a distance that is beyond reasonable to take a car. Naturally, the marathon sold out before I gathered up the strength to actually sign up. Naturally, seeing it was full sent me into a panic, and I immediately signed up to raise $1000 for PAWS Chicago and run the marathon with Team PAWS.
There are perks to this, outside of running 26.2 miles and helping puppies and kitties. For example, on Sunday, I get to go on a run WITH PUPPIES. I also get a bunch of fan t-shirts for my friends and loved ones.
There are, however, downsides. As soon as I signed up, I was struck by the thought that people die running marathons all the time. Death is pretty terrifying. I have also decided to start going into what my friend Derrick has casually diagnosed as hypoglycemic shock during runs over 12 miles. This makes me feel like death is imminent. I am going to die running a marathon, and before I get to get married or have children or go to Europe or throw my underwear at John Mayer. The logical thing to do would be to get down with Goo and Power Bars. I am, however, afraid of cramping. I guess I should be more afraid of death.
If you feel like donating money to back my run for PAWS, you can do that by clicking on this link.
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You can totally do it!! You are amazing!! You won't die. If my slow butt can do it, you totally can!
If you want to talk about GU and other gross running stuff, let me know. It's all trial and error until you find what works.
Yea Mel!!
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