Grandma’s Marathon is fast approaching. \u00a0The race is exactly two weeks from today!<\/p>\n
MFH (My Favorite Husband) and I are looking forward to this trip. \u00a0We really enjoy going for drives. \u00a0We enjoy the different countryside. \u00a0We like to explore little odd shops. \u00a0The chance to chat without having to deal with Paxton, Kali or Castro is kind of nice, too!<\/p>\n
It sounds like our drive up to Duluth will be rushed. \u00a0That’s too bad because we had originally planned a leisurely drive. \u00a0We had thought we would stop in Iowa and visit with his parents, too. \u00a0Unforeseen things are….unforeseen! \u00a0Our leisurely drive will be a 16 hour jaunt straight to Duluth. \u00a0Do not pass “Go.” Do not collect $100.<\/p>\n
Thursday we will go to the Expo. \u00a0I know we’re going to be really tired but I’d like to get the Expo over and done with. \u00a0Having that kind of thing hanging over my head bugs me to death. \u00a0Once it’s done, I can begin to relax and get my head ready for the race.<\/p>\n
I’m amazed (again!) at the number of runners I will know up there. \u00a0It will be so much fun meeting so many incredible athletes IRL. \u00a0It will be terrific to get to chat with them. \u00a0Taking lots of pics. \u00a0Eating. \u00a0Drinking. \u00a0All of it!<\/p>\n
MFH teases me and says he can’t take me anywhere! \u00a0He says no matter where we go, I know somebody there. Funny stuff!<\/p>\n
The race is on Saturday. \u00a0Sunday I’ll have a few recovery miles to run~you know, to work out the kinks from Saturday. \u00a0We’ll rest up and get ready to leave Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Monday and most of Tuesday we plan to meander down through Wisconsin and Michigan. \u00a0Tuesday evening, I’m supposed to meet my #IRun4 buddy (#IRun4Aiden) IRL!!! \u00a0How awesome is that!?! \u00a0I’m more excited about seeing that sweet guy than I am about the race!<\/p>\n
For the first time ever, I’ll get to physically give him his race medal instead of mailing it. \u00a0BOOM!<\/p>\n
Wednesday morning, it’s back on the road. \u00a0This time as far as Nashville.<\/p>\n
I don’t know if you remember, but last September at the Berlin Marathon, MFH and I met another couple there. \u00a0The wife was running the race and we knew each other from an online running page. \u00a0We made plans to meet in Berlin and drag our husbands along. \u00a0All four of us hit it off! \u00a0We had tons of fun!!! \u00a0Anyway, we’ll be stopping in Nashville to meet them for dinner and have a nice evening.<\/p>\n
Thursday, we drive the rest of the way home.<\/p>\n
Whew!<\/p>\n
A lot of stuff packed into a few days but it’s going to be tons of fun!!! \u00a0Wish us travel safety?<\/p>\n
#IRun4Aiden<\/p>\n
#teamZensah<\/p>\n
#AbbottWMM<\/p>\n
#OiselleVolee<\/p>\n
#ChafeX<\/p>\n
#mscoffeerunners<\/p>\n
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