gobbler grind
ok no thats not true. i never planning on running the half. i was going to OWN the half. i would devour it, chew it up and spit it out. i was going to run like the wind, feet ablaze, and more than likely....well, i'd probably WIN the thing. ya know? i mean come on. i'd have just run a freakin' marathon. i was A.Maria, conquerer of all.
oh yeah. i was ready. there were days i dreamt more of my Half Marathon triumph than my whole marathon victory. i was... well... ridiculous.
but i was all about it. i registered, paid my entry fee, and i was ready. Gobbler Grind...BRING. IT. ON.
and then i got injured and my knee became my arch-enemy and i did not run a sub-5 hour marathon, it was a bit of a problem and.....
my dreams of the GG got flushed right down the toilet. all my visions of breaking the tape at the finish line (cuz i'd have won. duh.) and all my cheering fans...the news cameras (cuz...hello... i'd probably have a following by that point. i'd be KC Marathon Girl... i could hear Oprah calling. Letterman... you name it) well...all my visions were squashed.
and now, the marathon is just a few days (week) away, and i officially have to come to terms with the fact that..... i will not be running. not this week...not next.... not even the next..(ok. maybe the next) and it kinda sucks!
however. will i let this small set-back bring me down?! of course not!.... for i will become.....Water Stop Girl.
the almighty giver of gatorade and H20. the replenisher of much needed liquids and electrolytes. i will be the GG hero of the day, dispensing words of wisdom and encouragement to all that pass by.
almost makes me forget how much i'd really just rather be running the thing.
almost...
Comments
DATE: 1:42 PM
hey, count me in on the 10 pullups by thanksgiving.... (i missed commenting last week!) That's a GREAT goal!Chandra
Posted by: Running from my House | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 8:50 PM
Even though you can't run, you'll still have fun helping out. GO WSG!
Posted by: walchka | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 1:32 AM
you need a bike!=Dkidding... take care of those knees.
Posted by: J | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 10:40 AM
sucks when you have signed up for a race and know you won't be in it. has happened twice to me already. sucks!you'll be the best h2o girl out there! have fun.
Posted by: mipper | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 8:49 PM
you will be out there running again soon enough, i can feel it!! meanwhile GG will save the day. and you can look upon these runners with the infinite wisdom of a runner who has done twice as much all at once!
Posted by: brent | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 5:45 AM
Good girl...you'll have a blast!
Posted by: Flatman | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 8:20 AM
Nothing wrong with water stop girl! How funny - everyone loves a super hero.
Posted by: Susan | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 8:53 AM
Maybe Letterman will call anyway. :)
Posted by: Jon in Michigan | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 5:51 PM
I'm volunteering at a turkey trot, here in SF and my 10 y.o. dtr and 62 y.o mom are gonna too! I'm new to the world of racing and hope the fun vibe rubs off on my little girl!Keep that positive attitude chica, it's infectious!!!
Posted by: christine | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 5:09 AM
I'm sure you'll be the best water stop girl they've ever had. And maybe you'll still make the news because of it. People just don't realize how important that job is. :-)
Posted by: ncmunchkin | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 5:24 AM
We all owe a debt to those who have helped us in our races. Your marathon taught you how important those volunteers are. I am pleased and proud that you're choosing to do this. It's one way that you can participate when hurt, but more significantly, you're helping other runners. Thank you for being out there.
Posted by: Scooter | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 11:27 PM
OH, I needed that laugh. Thanks. Make sure the Gatorade isn't too strong. Everyone hates when you can taste the sodium that we're replenishing. :)
Posted by: Nic | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM