Some Things I Learned at the Marathon

My first marathon was a success!  I'm alive, 4 days later I can walk down stairs without people staring, and I have 2 toenails that might fall off any day, and I am ready to sign up for next year.

I don't know what it is that makes sick people like me want to do this.  The fact that all it really takes it determination?  The urban legend that less than 1% of the population will ever do it?  Bragging rights?  Proving something to yourself?  I think for me I kind of just thought it would be fun.  I like running, I like getting to see things at a slower pace and not out of a car window.  I like being outside.  The cool thing about a marathon is you get to be on foot places you never will be otherwise. Anyway, we had a great time and finished a good 20 minutes earlier than I thought I would. 

Some things I'll remember for next time:

Bring toilet paper.  You'd think they'd have stocked extra.  Nope.

Vaseline in between the toes.

Reapply sunblock.

Tighter braid.  I had dreads that looked like they'd been there for 10 years.  Not fun.

How awesome last year was.=)

Now that that's checked off the list, back to Halloween!