- Woot, woot! I kind of can’t believe the Royals are going to the World Series! Rachel and I are convinced it’s because we “left” some good luck at the stadium when we were there in July. You know, I’ve been to Kansas City every year since 2002 and that was the first game I’ve ever attended (and Rachel’s first, too), so I guess the only way to test that theory would be for both of us to attend a game next year and see what happens. Ha ha.
- Fun story – my mom’s parents owned a hotel near the Royals stadium the last time they went to the World Series (and won!). The hotel was called the “KC Stadium Inn.” My Grandma still had some of the shirts from there when I was in high school, and I was in to “vintage” stuff so I wore them all the time. Too bad I don’t have one anymore. My mom wore a hat from ’85 to the game we went to in July. WAIT! Is that what the good luck was?!
- And now so you know this is still my blog, let’s talk about running. Ha ha. Saturday’s half marathon was my 7th of the year! That is the most halves I’ve ever run in a year (I know, not many, but a fun stat for me)! I might make that 8, and run a half at the end of November to determine where I am at, pace-wise, for the Dallas Marathon. The only problem is that the half I am looking at is someplace where I have bad running juju. Ha. AND is by the same organization that hosted the half last weekend, so the course could potentially be measured wrong.
- Don’t forget… I have a $5 off code – KIM2015 – for the Wisconsin Half and full Marathon on May 2nd! I am already signed up for the half, and thinking about going for a PR next year!
- My tattoo is healing well! The redness went down right away on Monday. It sometimes itches, and just started to scab a bit last night (I really hope it doesn’t scab much and I don’t have to get it touched up). Oh, and does the font look familiar, now?
- Data made a pretty big fashion change recently! What do you think of it? Hee hee. Soooooo sophistiCATed.
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I doubt the course is wrong. Likely it was because of not running the tangents. I say that because if it’s a race here locally and most likely in the surrounding area (he mentors and oversees course measurements in all of Illinois and Wisconsin) and if it is a USATF certified course, a guy I used to date is the course measurer. (He has done the Chicago Msrsthon course for many years) And he is a math nerd AND meticulous. If the course map is published and it has a JW after the course number, that’s him.
On another note I’m thrilled the Royals are World Series bound. My parents live near KC and with baseball being my favorite sport, I’ve been to numerous games. Now if it could be an I-70 World Series that would be great!
It must be me then! It’s just funny… I didn’t cut any corners or try hard to run the tangents, and my watch usually matches the mile markers. So I was surprised! And I know that people complain all the time that their courses are measured wrong. But yeah, if they are getting them USATF certified, then they have to be accurate. (Of course that doesn’t mean they are set up correctly – gah, that is what happened on the “half” I did in TX that was only 12.5).
It very well may be an I-70 World Series again!!!!!
I LOVE the tattoo! I don’t have any, but if I finish my 7 continents I might get one to celebrate. Any ideas for design?
Thanks!
Ha ha. I have NO idea. I am so uncreative. But I think it would be cool to do a mash-up of the outlines of the countries you ran in 🙂
I must be a newbie because 8 half marathons sounds like a ton to me lol. Keep up the good work.
Looking handsome, Data! Are you thinking of doing the Turkey Trot 1/2 in Schaumburg? I’m signed up for that one! Your tattoo is looking awesome! Hope it heals up for you soon.
I was thinking of that one 🙂 That is awesome you are doing it!!!
I think I will end the year with five halfs (one more next weekend with Kim), and I think it’s the most I’ve done. I’m excited for the next race but very much ready to run for me and not races. Eight is crazy to me!
I wouldn’t worry about your tattoo scabbing too much. I’ve seen Mark get who knows how many, and it’s just part of the process. Are you putting anything on it? He loves Tattoo Goo (we order it on Amazon).
Kim was telling me about your upcoming half! Yay! 🙂 Ha ha, keep in mind that only one of my eight was at a “race” pace! 🙂 Most were solely for fun 🙂
Phew. That makes me feel better. I have been putting A&D on it. Maybe I should check that stuff out!
I think 7 halves is a lot, at least for me! 🙂 I’ve only done 2 this year, but since I either seem to be injured or pregnant, that was good for me:)I also really love your tattoo! Is there a story behind it???
Knock on wood, not more injuries for you Miss Marathoner!!! I loved your recap!
Thank you! Well, I’ve known I’ve wanted a tattoo for a long time, but I didn’t know what of. I saw that text – keep running – online somewhere last October and just couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I thought about it for a year and got it! It has a “keep going” or “keep moving” (stay active) meaning for me.
Your tattoo kind of reminds me of a heart rhythm pattern, which is kind of cool because running=heartbeat=life.
Data looks stylish no matter what he wears.
I was thinking that too! When I was looking at the font, I was wondering if I should try to fit a running person in to that somehow 🙂
What Julie says!
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Hey, I was thinking about doing a half marathon in Schaumburg at the end of November (same race as you were thinking of doing?). I think they’ve held it several years now, so hopefully they have it measured correctly!
That is the same! And I bet it’s right. And… like I should even care, ha ha. Just fresh on my mind after the last race!
Woo hoo! Congrats on your half! Sounds like everything is going well for Dallas! Keep it up. Oh, and sweet tat!
Your tattoo looks awesome! I can’t believe how fast it healed. Your cat is hilarious. And of course the new look is CATTASTIC.
CATTASTIC! Love it! Must use this word at least once a day! 🙂
At least once! 😉
I’m writing this comment after the Royals just lost their last game in SF. I don’t really have a vested interest in either team, but I’d be happy if they won because I love the story with the South Korean fan. (Did I tell you about this/Did you hear about this story?)
The tattoo looks great. I bet it’s totally healed now! I did not recognize the font and was trying to figure out if it was “Star wars” related or something….
Oh, Data, you look so great in your new bling!! <3 <3 <3
I have seen a bit about him but haven’t read much! What is his story? 🙂
Thanks 🙂 Ha! I do have a Star Wars tattoo in mind for later.
Your bf says his misses you 🙂