Oops
I just remembered something funny/cringe from the marathon. I wanted to wear a WWM (Workout with Marybel – my gym) top in bright pink. The one I brought also has words on the back that I thought my backpack would cover up – It says “I don’t...
The rest of Denver
I was in Denver a long time for my marathon! What else did I get up to? First, I should mention the reason I was able to stay for so long is because Val and Steve are wonderful hosts with a beautiful and welcoming home. Thanks for letting me crash for so long!...
Random Thoughts Thursday 452
Steven took the FAA Written Knowledge Exam last Friday, and passed! I’m so proud of him! It’s an interesting/confusing process. He had to take practice exams at home, pass them, and get an “endorsement certificate” from the practice test...
2024 Denver Colfax Marathon Race Report
Oooo, the Denver Colfax Marathon. What a doozy. Let me give you the highlights then you can really get into the nitty gritty if you want! RESULTS I finished in 5:48:59 – my slowest marathon time to date (this was my 11th marathon). When I signed up for this race...
Random Thoughts Thursday 451
Here’s my mani from last week! I went pink for the marathon on Sunday (my outfit is mostly pink). I arrived in Denver yesterday to acclimate to the elevation as much as possible before the race on Sunday. I took Tylenol and drank a Liquid IV at home and drank...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and work in an account management role. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂