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Umotivated to run... 07/27/2010

Well ladies and gents. It's been about a month since my first marathon (and since my last post... oops!). What's happened since then?

I got a tattoo! It's 26.2 in Roman numerals and I love it. It's like a code. First you have to figure out what all those X's, the V, and the I's mean, and THEN you have to figure out what 26.2 means. (Okay, I'm a dork). It hurt a lot, but I didn't cry or anything. I had to tough it out because I went to my brother's tattoo artist, and my brother would never let me live it down if I acted like a wuss.

Took this right after I got the tattoo... it looks crooked because I'm not standing straight.

The number of post-marathon workouts could be counted on two hands. For a week, I was really excited and motivated to do another marathon, but it wore off. There's just so much training involved. And right now, I'm trying to find a second job so I can pay off more of my student loans :(
A good friend and one of my relatives have had skin cancer. It's been removed, but it's scary. WEAR SUNSCREEN!

How are you guys doing with working out over the summer?

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Hi, I'm Marilyn! I'm a twenty-something living in the Pacific Northwest. I have an obsession with makeup, and sometimes I actually go to the gym, run, lift, or do yoga. I also write over at WeHeartThis.

Personal Records

5K - 0:27:12, Active Minds for Active Bodies 4/3/2005

8K - 0:51:12, Shamrock Run 3/14/2010

10K - 0:57:43, Turkey Trot 11/25/2010

12K - 1:09:29, Hot Buttered Run 11/28/2010

Half Marathon - 2:04:25, Race for the Roses 4/11/2010

Marathon - 4:30:50, Seattle Rock 'n' Roll 6/26/2010