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19th March 2006

My Sh*t List

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Today was a great day for a marathon. As some of you know – i.e., anyone who’s so much as glanced at this blog* – I just so happen to have run my first one today. The weather was fantastic and I finished within my goal (04:50:24 – approximately 11 minute miles). See horribly-boasty medal below!

A few miles into the run, I was talking to my running group about the future marathons I wanted to do. By the end, I was cursing the fact that I was even doing this one. One of the quotes I’ve heard a lot is that you run the first 10 miles with your feet, the next 10 with your head, and the last 6 with your heart. It’s really true. The last 4 or 5 miles were really, really, really difficult, especially since my running group had completely disbanded by then due to various injuries and I finished the last 7 miles on my own.

Thanks again to all those who came out to support me. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. And thank you for everyone who called, texted and emailed. As for the rest of you (I’m talking to you mom and dad!), you’re on my shit list.

*Note to G – So I talked to ML last night. She ratted you out. =) You who read and comment frequently on my blog seriously didn’t know I was running in the LA marathon? Seriously? It’s the only other thing I talk about aside from purses and shoes! In fact, now that it’s over, I don’t know how I’m going to fill the content gap. There are only so many pictures of purses and shoes I can post before my readers will rebel! =)

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  1. 1 On March 19th, 2006, ch said:

    WAY TO GO, YEN!!!!

    I’m SO proud of you!!!!! (And a little jealous….)

    I hope we can run the San Diego marathon together!

    posted on March 19th, 2006 at 9:11 pm

  2. 2 On March 20th, 2006, echan said:

    Yay, great work. Some of my relatives are doing a marathon in Florence in the Fall. That sounds like a fun destination.

    posted on March 20th, 2006 at 12:32 pm

  3. 3 On March 20th, 2006, vitamin_g said:

    excuse me… i wasn’t even invited to your little party the night before. hmmph. and don’t worry i was literally robbed saturday night, so i’m sure it’s sort of punishment for not paying closer attention to you blog 🙂 congrats on the run!!!

    posted on March 20th, 2006 at 8:07 pm

  4. 4 On March 20th, 2006, Y. said:

    Seriously G? Were you really robbed? Now I feel bad! Oh, and I kept the party tiny b/c I didn’t want my roommate to have to host tons of people. Plus, I didn’t want people to feel obligated to make the journey (with marathon traffic and the fact that I live on the route, it was pretty traumatic!). We are going to have to have another blogger bash soon though. My roommate’s in England for the next three months so I can host this time round!

    posted on March 20th, 2006 at 8:59 pm

  5. 5 On March 21st, 2006, shiz said:

    You are so awesome!!! What a GREAT TIME!!!! Did you already sign up for next year? 🙂

    posted on March 21st, 2006 at 2:59 am

  6. 6 On March 21st, 2006, Y. said:

    Not yet. Have you? After San Diego and San Francisco that is! =)

    posted on March 21st, 2006 at 1:25 pm

  7. 7 On March 23rd, 2006, kq said:

    Congrats, Y!! I’m super impressed that you ran the marathon!

    posted on March 23rd, 2006 at 1:51 am