Monthly Archives: April 2007

Things I learned in Paris, and in France.

Posted on 30 April, 2007 by Sally

1. Everyone should have their own Banana. 2. Everyone should temporarily have their own Old Uncle Brad. 3. Sometimes you just will not meet your goal. It’s not your fault. 4. Always run a big race with a tiara on … Continue reading →

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Limited Acces

Posted on 23 April, 2007 by Lumpy

Internet access has been limited while traveling. Updates will resume shortly…as will training for the next adventure.

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Veni, Vidi, Vinci…yes, it’s Latin, but it still applies.

Posted on 17 April, 2007 by Toots

Well, even though my thighs won’t let me forget it, it’s been 2 days since the marathon and lets just say I’ve had some time to reflect.  Even though I did not finish in the time I wanted to…I still … Continue reading →

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Chicago Lakeshore Marathon: Part Deux

Posted on 17 April, 2007 by Lumpy

Or, why I hate Paris, the Paris Marathon, and everything else for good measure. Let’s jump back to the spring of 2004. Sally was running the Chicago Lakeshore Marathon and Lumpy was running his first half-marathon, The Lakeshore Half. It … Continue reading →

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That was terrible.

Posted on 15 April, 2007 by Sally

So, let me go through my own marathon experience with you. First, we get to the marathon, to find that we have to walk all the way around the gear check/meeting areas/first aid/massage area/finish area just to get into it. … Continue reading →

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And we’re running!!!

Posted on 15 April, 2007 by Lumpy

Local Time: 08:45 (That’s 1:45am for ya’all.) See ya all at the end…

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It’s tough being a banana…

Posted on 15 April, 2007 by Banana

Well here we are in Paris! My job so far has been to keep Toots, Sally and Lumpy from hurting themselves before the marathon. So far the injuries have been minor–one scraped knee, one set of toes stepped on and … Continue reading →

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Best Swag Ever

Posted on 14 April, 2007 by Lumpy

And now, the best gear bag swag ev’ah: A sponge. Yup, that’s right. A SPONGE.

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Ready as will ever be….

Posted on 14 April, 2007 by Toots

Well, the time is here…there’s no turning back.  I’m ready…and surprisingly not nervous – yet.  Did a little bit of sightseeing today…very little…must rest the legs.  Pasta dinner was good, basic ‘ol pasta, but good none the less.  Not much … Continue reading →

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I’m freaking out.

Posted on 14 April, 2007 by Sally

It’s official…I’m freaking out. Just as I said I would. I have been nervous off and on all day. I have gone to the bathroom a whole lot today. (Insert your own potty humor here.) I don’t have much to … Continue reading →

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