Birthday success

I would have to give myself a pat on the back for this birthday. I celebrated it as I wished and have actually enjoyed it. Seriously people, this is big. I love birthdays and planning celebrations for others, having surprise parties, etc, but mine has never been fun. Today, was fun.

I did a LONG training run (ouch my legs are sore), got a fabulous pedicure, went to lunch with the girls, went shopping (fabulous Frye boots have been ordered), stopped by Starbucks, saw a movie with friends and am off to a friend's house in a bit for some quality hanging out. On my two hour and twenty minute run this morning, I had some time to ponder this insane torture I continue to put myself through.

I realized that before training for or running a marathon, there are some things I simply would not have known or been quite so thankful for.

You know you're a marathoner when...

1. you think a sip of water is a reward for running another 15 minutes
2. the people at REI look at you funny when you clean them out of cliff shots, luna moons and sports beans
3. you get a hand cramp from holding a water bottle for 2-3 hrs straight
4. your best friend is a stick of Body Gluide
5. you're hungry...all.the.time.
6. sheep can run (prob b/c they're so stupid they think you're running toward them. this happened today, seriously.)
7. gloves alone can make the difference between warm and cold
8. you'd rather go to sleep to get a good night's rest than go out for drinks with friends
9. you're excited to see the 13 mile marker (hey, you're halfway there)

Happy New Year people! I hope you're as excited about what's to come as I am. Cheers!