Sunday, March 27, 2011

most ridiculous "injuries" ever

my wrists & arms are sore from waving my silly pom-poms, and my throat hurts from yelling my fool head off, while volunteering at the National Marathon yesterday.

did you see me?? I was around mile 11.5ish, where you turned off of H street and onto 13th. I had purple-and-white pom-poms and, near the end, some cowbells that an awesome cyclist brought us -- he had a backpack full of them! Several people joined me in cheering on the runners, most of whom were just passerbys and not there for any particular runner. Random and awesome! There were also two small girls who joined me late in the game, one of whom was blowing bubbles ("bubbles!!!" ala Nemo), and the other borrowed my pom-poms to do some very professional-looking cheerleading.

fun times, and 'grats to all the finishers! Now to prep for the Cherry Blossom 10M on Sunday...oy I'm so not ready. The Handyman worked his schedule so he could come cheer me on though, he's the bestest!! I'm also on the lookout for a spring half-marathon of my own, suggestions welcome!! Am thinking of the Alexandria Half, since the timing more-or-less works out...

5 comments:

  1. great job cheering others on! good luck with your 10M

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  2. Thanks for cheering! I hope to be out there Sunday morning cheering on the Cherry Blossom 10 miler!

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  3. Beth - yay! flag me down if you see me - I'll almost certainly be wearing one black and one pink Vibram shoe (that story deserves its own post...). I will also probably be the tallest girl out there. :)

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  4. I didn't see you, and I'm so sad!! I'll be out cheering on Sunday!

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  5. Good luck at the Cherry Blossom race! It's beautiful down there right now!

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