On Tuesday of this week I was told I had to book a quick trip to Portland, Maine on Wednesday. Seriously? I have been wanting to visit the east coast but on my own time not for a last minute work trip in which I spend 10x the length of the actual visit traveling, Unfortunately there is no saying "no" to management. I put up a good fight but in the end I lost. So I spent nearly 11 hours traveling to Maine on Wednesday because all the direct flights were sold out (go figure ;) ). When I arrived at the rental car counter I had a good laugh though; I wasn't expecting the sign that greeted me...
My favorite part is the hand drawn moose - so cute :) Sadly, I didn't see any on my short trip here. Maybe next time if there is one.
And I made the last minute decision, with all your encouragement, to sign up for the 10K this Sunday. I tried to rope some others into running it too but no go. I have no expectations for this "race". Goal is to survive and have some fun. It is going to be hot and I haven't done speedwork in a long time. If anything I get a cute new running shirt out of the deal!
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I don't know how you cope with the last minute travelling. It would kill me. Hopefully you'll have a chance to go back to Maine for pleasure some time soon.
Glad you decided to sign up - have a great race!!
oye vey I feel ya on the travel..but you are so good about it!!
ohh have fun sunday!!
Last minute travel is sometimes the best. Good luck Sunday.
Have a great race! I love mixing a few just-for-fun runs into my routine. They remind why I love the sport so much!
Geeeze oh pete that's a crazy trip. I would have lost it if they told me to head many states away on such short notice.
I feel for you. I just got back from Orlando and am beat. I work longer hours when traveling, eat more, exercise and sleep less. Hope you had a good trip.
Very jealous - Maine is a great place with some very friendly people. Don't envy the last-minute travel however, I've lost more than my share of those negotiations as well.
Best of luck in your race!
Good luck in the 10k! Hope you have a great weekend!
have fun this weekend! i so wish i could join you--it's really a great race (with fab threads!) good luck!
i want to go to maine!!!! probably not like that though ;)
have fun this weekend!
That's crazy...11 hours? That's enough to go to Hawaii! Insanity.
I say take all your frustrations out on the 10K! Have fun!
I didnt respond to you before, but yeah, I'm doing the same race ... but the 5K. Real genius to sign up for a race and try to run 3 miles in 90+ degrees when I havent run since March :)
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