*i'm* in charge!
admit it, come on.. who doesn't love being in charge, right?
i mean.. the power of "no" is a mighty mighty thing, and... this weekend, at the KC Marathon... that power is MINE!
alllllll mine.
and i love it!
since my running's been less than regular lately, what with switching gears at work and moving into a training/leadership position, getting my house packed to move out of my loft in november, getting my stuff ready to move in with Liver Guy (who has kindly offered his extra bedroom to me while i figure out my next step in life) and a slew of weddings that are pretty much taking over every waking moment of free time this month...
running in this marathon was outta the question.
but, would i let that stop me from participating?!
hells nah!
as an alumni member of Team in Training i have decided to volunteer a few shifts at the race and have been given the all important task of...
wait for it..
wait for it..
COURSE. MONITOR. BEOTCH!
(ok well the official title might not be so colorful, but its my blog. i'll throw down if i want to!!! )
with this almighty title, come race day i will...
"serve a vital function in keeping the intersection clear of any moving vehicles"... i will have the power to "stop any vehicle from entering the course".. and will get to keep volunteers and runners safe because as we all know "safety is the first and highest priority".... !!!
i mean.. i'm basically the keeper of the runners! their lives are in MY HANDS! come rain or shine, i will defend my intersection with HONOR! with DIGNITY! with PRIIIIIDE!
its gunna be awwwwesome! i'll be the best monitor of courses that ever walked a marathon path.
and to do so.. i need your help.
besides taking my lawn chair, my water, my snacks to nibble on... (because hello. with this kind of power i need fuel too, people.. lives are in my HANDS, runners are on MY watch... i have an intersection to patrol!) i need signs.
yeah thats right.. signs.
when i think back to both of my marathons and think of the spectators... i think of the people with signs. funny signs.. and i know we all have a story about one sign we saw when at mile 4, 14, or 24 that made us smile. despite the pain, despite the agony of hitting/getting through the wall... we remember the signs.
so i need your help.
what's the funniest/best sign you've seen in a race??!
i'm taking suggestions, people... so gimme wha'cha got.
you know how much you all appreciate spectator support, so help me help the runners, would ya?!
sweet.
i totally love being in charge!
Comments
LOL. Stop BEOTCH!! would be a great sign. Now, we just need on for a male driver.... Hmmmmm... I'll ponder that one and get back to ya.
Posted by: Wes | October 3, 2006 10:20 AM
Great idea! The best sign I saw wasn't a funny one, but was very motivational. It said...."You have a choice. Are you going to just stand there or are you going to RUN?" It just got me thinking about everything I'd gone through to get to that race and about reduced me to tears. But it really inspired me to keep going because I was going to make the choice to run!
Posted by: runnergirl | October 3, 2006 10:26 AM
'Stay strong, stay committed!'
This is something my Body Pump instructor says to the group when we're burning our quads to death doing lunges. I would love to see this sign if I were running. Actually when I'm struggling during runs, I repeat this little saying to myself.
Posted by: Rita | October 3, 2006 10:27 AM
This isn't funny but I'm rather fond of
"Remember Your Reasons"
because everyone has a reason for being out there and sometimes, when it starts to hurt, we forget what they are.
Posted by: 21stCenturyMom | October 3, 2006 10:47 AM
How about:
"That was the easy half..."
Posted by: Flatman | October 3, 2006 10:48 AM
Run like you just stole something!
When going through Hell, keep running!
This is kinda long, and geared towards the first timers (who lets face it need the most motivation), but something like:
Months training: 4
Miles ran: 400+
Finishing first marathon: priceless!
Posted by: Baun | October 3, 2006 10:52 AM
I remember one at the last half I did...
When wrestling a gorilla, don't stop when you get tired, stop when the gorilla gets tired.
I found it funny and it's stuck with me since then.
Posted by: Karen | October 3, 2006 11:11 AM
My favorite announcement was " I dont know why you people are still running! Someone already won!!"
Or how about
"Oprah did it...you can too"
Posted by: Anne | October 3, 2006 11:53 AM
Feel sorry for anyone who tries to mess with your intersection...LOL For the sign where on the course will you be?
Posted by: jeffem | October 3, 2006 12:03 PM
Seen at the 2006 Houston Marathon after mile 17, held by expressionless and silent birkenstock guy with dog on leash:
"Insert Generic Supportive Exclamation Here"
Posted by: Greyhound | October 3, 2006 3:02 PM
What about "I love runners with soles" or "Every step is a step closer to a beer"
Posted by: Josh | October 3, 2006 3:20 PM
could I beg and plead you to put up a sign for two of my friends that are running it? if so, hit me up on the e-mail, sister.
Posted by: KT | October 3, 2006 3:48 PM
signs? I hope you get one of those things that the street monitor kids wear. Now that will be KRAZY KOOL!!!
I'm trying to think what sign could possibly make me feel better...I know:
YOUAREMIGHTY.JEANNEMCCANN!
Posted by: jeanne | October 3, 2006 4:02 PM
left foot...right foot...left foot....right foot...left foot....right foot...right foot...right foot...now clap your hands...
Posted by: Reb | October 3, 2006 7:17 PM
What about: Move Your Feet!
Posted by: MoveYourFeet | October 3, 2006 9:09 PM
Yeah!!! I'll look for you in KC. I decided to run the 1/2 as a training run for Chicago since we were already going to KC that weekend to visit granny anyway.
Posted by: Kristi | October 4, 2006 5:57 AM
You really have to wear a custom. And have a boombox. And run around like a maniac stopping cars (whether they're there or not).
Anything to get a chuckle out of the runners.
Posted by: Iron Pol | October 4, 2006 8:01 AM
*Iron Pol sheepishly hangs head in shame*
Ummm, that would be COSTUME, not custom.
*Sigh*
Posted by: Iron Pol | October 4, 2006 8:02 AM
*coughs* commenho *coughs again*
my fav sign is at like mile 1 of a 13.1 miler:
"You're ALMOST there!"
Posted by: bolder | October 4, 2006 9:43 AM
Training was the hard part, this is your victory lap!
Posted by: eddie | October 4, 2006 11:51 AM
"let's pick it up, people - i'm missing the game."
"if anyone needs a drink, i've got tequila and shot glasses in my cooler."
"run, forrest! RUN!"
or you could do what so may tour de france fans do and paint a big penis in the middle of the road.
Posted by: good ol' j | October 4, 2006 2:12 PM
"let's pick it up, people - i'm missing the game."
I think it sounds just like you!!!!
I like it
Posted by: Anonymous | October 4, 2006 4:43 PM
I'm in charge - I'm just not in control . . .
Posted by: Susan | October 5, 2006 8:46 AM
Hands down, the funniest sign I saw at IM MOO was this tall dude in a black dress and fishnet hose with a sign that said, "FREE AT THE FINISH LINE." I seriously laughed HARD. And I was going UPHILL. Not sure how you could use that...gotta cute guy friend there? :) ha ha
Posted by: Sara | October 5, 2006 6:19 PM
My wife and son had this one (http://scootersweightloss.blogspot.com/2006/04/boston-marathon-hilarity.html)when I ran Boston, but it wouldn't be appropriate for you.
How about you take your bike and chain it to a pole at the corner, then display a sign with the words, "BICYCLES FOR RENT"
If any spectators from the neighborhood show up, enlist their aid to help you by bringing their bike and locking it to a nearby pole. They'll get involved in the joke and you'll probably have a bunch of spirited cheerleaders around you.
Have fun!
Posted by: Scooter | October 6, 2006 7:37 AM
I like Susans...but then again for the last 3 years running (no pun intended) at the SD RnR at about mile 17 or 18 is the same set of people and one of them is holding up a life size poster of Pamela Anderson...zzz wow!
Posted by: Fan | October 6, 2006 8:38 PM
I guess I'm a bit late, but the best sign I ever saw was a guy in drag at the top of a tough hill holding up a sign that said: "first come first serve."
Posted by: qcmier | October 12, 2006 10:40 AM