Sunday, March 2, 2008

celebrity marathoners

Here's my rant about celebrity marathoners...pardon me if anyone is offended by this.


I was on MSN and saw a pic of Katie Holmes running the New York Marathon. Now...why does she look so fabulous while running 26.2 miles, but I end up looking like a sweaty beast in all my pictures? Genetics are just unfair! She's all grinning and beautiful....grrrrrr! I guess having a personal trainer, a stylist, and an unending supply of funds to make you look pretty has a little more to do with it than genetics, but give me my moment...it's my soapbox. At the end of the day it's not about looking pretty (or smelling pretty) when you run, its about doing something good for your mind, body, and soul. So I say screw the genetically near perfect beauty kings and queens out there and just run...because it feels good, not because it looks good.


"I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise...it's a consistent reward for victory!"
Sasha Azevedo, Runner Athlete

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races completed

A bunch of 5Ks...I've lost track over the years...

O'Fallon (IL) YMCA 15K Winter 2007

St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon (spring) 2007

Spirit of St. Louis Marathon 2007

Boilermaker 15K Roadrace 2007 (Utica, NY)

Lewis and Clark Marathon 2007 (St. Charles, MO)

St. Louis Track Club Frost Bite Series 2008

-12K

-10 Miles

-20K

-Half Marathon

Go! St. Louis Half Marathon 2008

Route 66 Festival 10K 2008 (Edwardsville, IL)

O'Fallon (IL) Summer Sizzler 15K 2008

Lewis and Clark Half Marathon 2008 (St, Charles, MO: DNS-cancelled due to Hurricane Ike)

O'Fallon Fall Finale 15K 2008


St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon 2008 (PR!)

Mountain Home Half Marathon (Arkansas) 2008 (2nd in age group!)

Great River Road Run (IL) 10 miles


St. Louis Track Club Frost Bite Series 2008-2009

-12K

-10 miles

Phoenix Rock-n-Roll Marathon (AZ)

Go! St. Louis Half Marathon 2009

Kentucky Derby Half Marathon 2009


















future races

race wish list

Big Sur Marathon
Disney Marathon
Nike Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon
Great River Relay
Bolder Boulder
Chicago Distance Classic