I would like to thank each of you for your kind words on my Chicago Marathon recap. I know that every race will not be like that one but I am going to savor in its awesomeness for a little while. If nothing else I hope that it encourages us all to dig deep and have faith in ourselves. We can do so much more than we think we can.
And now…
I’m about to share a picture with you that will either make you laugh your arse off or scare you away forever. This is me, my little brother and my little sister in 1987.
At least my sister was little enough to avoid sweaters but I’m pretty sure she is rocking some sweet corduroy in this one. So why I am bringing this one out? Because this weekend we will be bringing back the 80s at this bad boy
When my sister first told me about it I was kind of “meh” on it. Mostly because I hate Fiesta Island. Not kidding. I had a bad experience at the end of RNR SD 2010 and pretty much swore off running there ever again.
And then she reminded me it’s her first 10k.
Not the 80s
And tempted me with this sweet medal
So I’m all signed up on team Punky Brew-ster and have my hot pink ready to go. No ugly sweaters in this crew but I’m sure we’ll see plenty on the course. More importantly I can’t wait to see my little cross that finish line.
Have you run a 10k?
Any advice for my little sis?
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I’m off to watch the GIANTS game but before I go wanted to share a pic of me and my friends from a dinner date last week
Spending time with girlfriends is really important to me. Getting to eat, drink and laugh without a care in the world is so much fun. FACT: there are just some things you can’t discuss with dudes. Thank you all for a fabulous night (even though I was a leeeeetle late)!
It’ll be fun running with your sister! I haven’t been in any races yet but hope to get my first ones in next year.
And your photo is not bad. Trust me.
Hehehhe your right- this one is pretty tame
It’s going to be a blast!
Girls nights are oh so important! I’ve run 5ks and 15ks but not a 10k ever now that I think about it! Halfs are on the menu next for me!
I think you need to re-enact that picture…Your brother could get a red Christmas sweater, your little sister could sit with her arms out and sweet boo face and you with your adorable smile. It would make a hilarious Christmas card.
I almost signed up for this race, love the medal. Would loved to have met you. Good luck and have fun! xoxo
Aww bummer. Would have loved to have met you too! Soon!!!
Love you!!! I’m SO excited
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Love you too sis!
Good luck to your, sis! After a bunch of 5ks this summer, I’m running my first 10K this weekend. Wish me luck!
Woohooo!!! GL this weekend! You are going to have a blast
oh my goodness, i was graduating high school in 1987. geeze, i’m older than dirt. lol!!!
Older than dirt?! Naaaah!! My hubby graduated in 90 and he claims he is still 27
That looks like a blast! I wish my sister would get into running, it would be amazing to share that with her. Have an awesome time going back to the 80s! Can’t wait to see the pictures.
I’m really proud of her!! Wish I could find my old school Beastie Boys shirt. Totally appropriate to wear a big cotton shirt for an 80s race, no?
What an awesome race!!! I wish we’d have a race like that here. I LOVE the 80s!!! Those were some good times.
Good luck to you & your sister.
Thank you!! I think it’s going to be a blast
Can’t wait to see all of the 80s running gear!
The medal is SWEEEET! I did their race in Sept. and seriously the medal alone is worth it! Have a good race!
So good to hear
It would only be cooler if you could detach the ribbon and play the tape. What? I still have a boom box.
Lol! Now THAT would be awesome!!
Yes, yet it would be. I would prefer Beastie Boys License to Ill or U2 Joshua Tree. Both of those tapes got ruined in my last move. LOL
How was the race? I heard the LA/Pasadena one had logistical issue (not surprising given the race mgmt company).
It’s this weekend. Yes, this company is notorious for logistical issues so we will see. My hip is feeling cranky since I’ve been back to the hills.