Last week, I promised big news and now for the follow through. I’m the type of person who likes to check and then double-check and the check again before announcing something. I want to make sure I read something right or that it wasn’t a mistake or that they won’t change their mind, etc. Anyways, on to the news!!!!
In my goals post I mentioned that I would love to race the SLO Marathon in April. I have wanted to run the half for the past 2 years but was never able to make it work. Either illness or finances would get in the way and I would spend part of race weekend mildly pouting. So this year I was making it a priority, I was going to run it. So when it popped up in my Facebook feed that they were looking for Ambassadors for the 2014 race, I about jumped out of my chair.
I love SLO, seriously if I could live there I would. The weather is usually amazing which is good because many of my races have been run in SLO. I spend many a weekend there shopping and eating- and running. I always come home with a little less money and a full stomach. Now being that I am a steak and potatoes kind of girl I admit that I don’t branch out often, but have enjoyed some of the best hamburgers and BBQ there. I consider it a reward for a good race– or a rough week. 🙂
I stared at the post for a bit and then texted a friend (I needed a little encouragement) before putting together an email and submitting it. I then proceeded to stalk my own email for a week or two. I was super excited but nervous as well. Even after a few years of running I still doubt myself sometimes. But I got an email back!!!!
They asked for a bio and a picture which I promptly sent back. I then still waited a little more before posting this (I also replied from the wrong email and had a temporary panic attack). I am so excited!!!!! I now have a new focus for training and a new goal race in April. 🙂 You’ll be hearing more about the race from me in future, hopefully I can convince you to come join us on race weekend!
Oh, did I mention that Dean Karnazes ran it?
Congrats! That’s awesome!
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Thanks! I’m excited, a little nervous but happy too!
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You got this 🙂
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Congratulations!
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Thank you!!!
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That’s awesome!! Congrats! 😀
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Thanks!!
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So we know they have good taste… This makes me think they’re a smart organization.
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Aww, thank you!!
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Very cool! Congrats!
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Thanks!
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Yay!!!!
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Thanks!!
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Congrats!
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Thank you!
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Awesome! Good for you champ!!!:)
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Thank you!
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That’s really cool! Congrats!
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Thank you! I pretty excited 🙂
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Congratulations! I considered running this race actually, but I will be in Florida for a wedding that weekend..too bad!
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Thank you! I am excited, it’s a bummer that you are going to miss it 😦 But a wedding in Florida sounds like a great trip!!
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