yes / no

Desert Classic - January 30, 2010

Was it cold?   Yes.

Does Aunt A look way too cute when she runs?   Yes.

Do we Eliason girls look happy when we run or what?   Yes.

Could she have run the marathon?  YES!

Were the other runners the most supportive group of runners I've ever run with? Yes.

Did Peanut run the mile [she was hoping to] with me?  No.

Is this the best sight to see when running?  Yes.

Did I make the time I needed to for NYC?  No.

Was I still happy? [See above mile 25 - got the tears out at 24.]

Is my husband the most supportive ever? Y E S !

Did I qualify for Boston .... again?  Yes.

Did I love having my new sweet [but make me look like a "puller"] sunglasses? YES.

Did my time get posted correctly? No.

Am I happy with my [correct] time?  [believe it or not] Yes!

Did I win as the first female finisher? Yes.

Do I know why I am standing in 2nd position [ballet]? No.

Did Peanut think this made me the sweetest Mom ever?  Heck Ya.

Am I bummed?  More like devastated.  I know I can do it. 

Bring on the [insanely F L A T] Rock N Roll course in 2011!

Will we Eliason girls run a marathon together?  Just tell me when ladies!

No, we're never gonna survive unless . .

 . . . We are a little

. . . c r a z y .

[or a lot]

Ya, um so I signed up for another marathon.  It's on Saturday.  Yes, this Saturday.  Yes, Mom, that's 3 marathons in two months and pretty please don't tell Dr. Rada. 

BUT . .

If I can run fast enough.  I can get guaranteed entry into NYC.  Which is like the best gift - - e v e r .  And like the little engine that could . .  I just really "think I can".  I very well, may fail, but heck, at least I gave it a shot, right?

And seriously, if I can have this much fun doing it [mile 25.4 from December marathon; Tucson]:

Why not?