I wasn't as depressed about not running as I thought. I was able to run around the city chasing Ang with my family and it turned out to be a lot of fun. I was so focused on finding her and cheering for her that it was impossible to think about myself and my injury. We had blast! I am hoping Ang will write a recap for all of you since it's her 3rd time running Chicago. She's experienced both ends of the spectrum, from the hot, hot marathon in '07 to the chilly one in '09.
Perhaps the most exciting part of the whole Chicago Marathon for me was when Ang returned from the expo with a signed poster from Scott Jurek. She met him and told him how much we admire his cruelty-free lifestyle and how he is such a great example of how we can be incredible athletes without meat, dairy or other animal products. I am so excited about this poster -- it will be hung directly in front of the treadmill.
Scott wrote:
"Kate,
Run long and always with heart.
Scott Jurek"
The rest of my time in Chicago was spent with my family -- nieces, nephew, sisters, mom, dad, aunt, cousin, you name it. I had a great time and am already missing everyone.
ahh, to be four again...
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Before I go I would like to announce the WINNER of my Brooks giveaway --
Thank you to Rachel from Sacramento at Make a Run For It for donating to my Voices for Children fundraiser! You are the winner of a Brooks t-shirt of your choice. Click here to choose a t-shirt (of $28 value) and e-mail me your address and size. I will have it shipped off immediately.
Rachel ran Chicago herself and kicked serious ass butt! Congrats to her!
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So awesome about the poster! And looks like you had a great time. How did Angela do? You look beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteSo cool you have a signed poster from Scott Jurek!!
ReplyDeleteScott Jurek is freaking awesome! And obviously a super inspiration to veg runners like ourselves. So sweet that Angela got that for you from the expo! Warm fuzzies!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you were an amazing support. I'm so proud of you for listening to your body AND still managing to have a fabulous time. You are awesome.
Also, you've got some seriously adorable nieces/nephew! Glad you got to enjoy some family time, too! Sounds like a great weekend.
Supporting someone special in a race is very rewarding. Love the poster! Hope the injury is something of the past soon.
ReplyDeleteLove that you were so busy cheering for someone you love to dwell on your injury. That is just so full of positivity and awesome. You are such a beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you couldn't run but so proud of how you rallied yourself to get out there and support Ang and others. Good job!
ReplyDeleteLove Scott Jurek--he's the coolest.
Congrats to Ang!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the trip went well! I gotta say among all the people out there I was most curious to see how your weekend was, because I wasn't sure whether you were going to be able to run or not. Seems like the right decision to not run. You will be back out there soon.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great phrase from Scott Jurek!
so glad you had a great time in chicago, even under the circumstances. it wasn't my day and i didn't have the race i wanted, but i still had a blast in chicago! thanks for making me a winner anyway : ) will let you know asap what shirt i pick out!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Ang! I bet she was so happy to have there with her for support! Good for you and I am glad you did have a good time! You will be back!
ReplyDeleteI WAS SO EXCITED TO MEET SCOTT JUREK TOO! I made a total fool of myself! I was like, "ohmygodIloveyouI'mavegetariantooyou'reamazingggg" I'm sure he thought I was a weirdo. Good job taking care of yourself Kate!
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