I did it and survived, my first running event ever!
Actually it was tons of fun and a perfect day to celebrate weeks of training. The weather was fantastic – 50F, a bit foggy with light mist.
On the way to the starting line I caught up with some acquaintances, seasoned marathon runners, who answered my novice questions. I hadn’t planned on starting with others but was glad to have the company.
I accomplished my two goals, run without stopping (no matter how slow) and cross the finish line within 3.5 hours. The last mile was difficult but the inspiring view of the Space Needle and Memorial Stadium (finish line) kept me motivated.
Thanks to everyone that kept me going by asking about my training and the race.
Today I took the day off to recuperate and happened upon these finds at a local used bookstore.
Purlwise 
congrats!!!!!!
so…..have you signed up for your next event?
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ohmygod just looked at your finds. you lucky girl you!
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A lot of knitters ran that race today. Congratulations on your finish.
And on your book finds. I have that book from Threads. It has some interesting stuff in it. Who’s the gansey one written by?
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congratulations – I am so proud of you. you are such an inspiration!
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Congratulations; what a great bunch of finds, and well deserved.
Sarah
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CONGRATS!
I had such a fun time doing the run on Sunday and I did look for you but to no avail. With that many people, it’s hard to spot people 🙂
You did awesome and it was the perfect day for a race.
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations!!
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Congratulations from me, too — good going, girl!
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Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. I thought of you on Sunday. I hope you had a great time!!
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I thought of you on Sunday, sending good wishes. I’m so happy you were so successful.
About those books….what bookstore??? What a find!
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a non-knitter got rid of those books!! lucky find!
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Congratulations!!! Vancouver half/full marathon is coming up in May! (Just giving you something to think about). BTW….what bookstore??? See you next weekend.
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Contrats! I’m so envious! I hope to do my first half marathon in Oct 2009. You are inspiring!
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Congratulations!!
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