Thursday Things 11.20.14

THE PHILLY MARATHON IS ON SUNDAY!!!

I’m not sure if those are caps and exclamation points of excitement or fear. Since I haven’t really been running much (thank you, hip flexor) I’m all like “Running? A marathon? Oh yeah, I’m doing that. On Sunday. Wait… 26.2 miles?! Lord, help me.” As I type this I have nervous waves pulsing through my body.

In the last month I have run approximately 20 miles total split across 5 runs. On Sunday I will attempt 26.2 miles at once. Uuummmm… pray for me, please.

HOWEVER, there are some bright spots:

1. My knee and hip feel significantly better than they did one month ago.
2. I’ll be traveling with 9 others from my run club. We made awesome marathon shirts after having a Rocky movie night. Their company/encouragement/inspiration will make the whole marathon weekend experience amazing and so worth it.
3. Post-marathon Philly cheesesteaks.

Until we talk again (which probably won’t be until post-marathon), here are some fun things to check out and drool over:

• This pie. I want it. Also: this one, this one, this one, and this one.
• I don’t typically hang a wreath on my door, but I would make and hang this felt flower wreath.
• Wrap me up in ALL the chunky knits.
• This watch looks pretty cool, but I do love Garmin. Runners, your thoughts?
• How bada$$ does winter running make you feel?! 0 degrees. Nbd, see you out there. If you don’t share my enthusiasm, here are 6 ways to make it more enjoyable.

PS – I’m going to go see A Christmas Carol tonight with one of my faves. I’ve always, always, always wanted to go and tonight that dream will come true.

<3jd