run run run! vienna half-marathon, how i love you.
alright, here we go.
there was so much running. so much running. also, some walking. but mostly running.
our friends, they are flippin' awesome. they hung out on the course, and made us signs that are awesome.
notice my distinct empty street, back-of-the-pack status in this photo. i'm not ashamed, it's pretty obvious. i think i'm a decent runner because i can make myself DO IT on a pretty regular basis, but i've never been a very good racer, and i probably never will be. it stresses me out, my brain gets all wound up and somehow acts as its own obstacle. but that's okay, i have other gleaming qualities (see above photo: not ashamed to make idiot of oneself). also, the fact that two days prior i had chills and was coughing up really gross stuff (yes, i know, such poised and tasteful blogging, no?) means i was lucky to finish at all, frankly. so considering i managed to come in under the three-hour mark = i am A-OKAY with that. and next year, i just won't get sick beforehand. that's right, next year. MUA-HA-HA.
post-race we all drank a lot of beer, ate tons of ice cream, and went and laid in the augarten in the second district for many beautiful, beautiful hours. after an oh-so-gorgeous shower and my formal introduction to 'dallas' (the tv show), i limped home and into bed. it was absolutely amazing!!!
did i mention we got medals?!
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hi dearest little, divalein!
i am so happy for you - and SO IMPRESSED!
and you look TRES FAB, my dear - even after hours of running.
congrats!
bigd
you are the best!
we really will have to run one of these together at some point, it is AMAZING. you in?