Ugly Toes

Arcaner tagged me, so here we go:

1. Describe a memory from your first tri/marathon ever.
I was running with the 4:30 pace group, but got lost when I had to stop to pee. I ended up running for awhile with a girl from Texas that had also lost the pace group. It was fun talking with her, and I remember how many people cheered for her because of her Texas hat. We got separated when I slowed to eat my gel at a water stop.

2. Describe a memory from your most recent tri/marathon.
Running up the hill before mile 26, knowing I was going to BQ was extremely exciting.

3. What's the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you in a tri/marathon?
Hmm ... I'm still embarrassed that people can look up my results on marathon guide and think that M3d-City was an honest, non-injured effort. (Still waiting for the "sense of accomplishment/pride" I was promised afterwards).

I haven't really had much embarrassing happen. I'm a bit of a snot factory, but luckily there's no photographic proof of that!

4. What's the most thrilling thing that's happened to you in a tri/marathon?
I'm probably supposed to say getting my BQ, but honestly finishing my first marathon was just awesome. For months afterwards, I'd tear up just thinking about how awesome it was to cross the finish line.

5. What is something you discovered about yourself by doing tri/marathons?
I can be pretty determined when I want to, but unfortunately I haven't learned how to focus that on race day.

6. What is The Big Goal that you're working towards?
I'm kind of at a loss for what my next Big Goal is, as far as the marathon goes. For the last 2 years, it's been breaking 4 and then qualifying for Boston. I guess the next Big Goal will be averaging less than 8 mpm (3:29:45), although I'd still like to run under 3:25 someday.

I'm not going to tag anyone in particular, but if you read this and haven't answered yet, consider yourself tagged!