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“It's not just leaving my family and friends. It's the thought of leaving what has been your whole life. But, at the same time it's exciting to start a whole new life.” Aerial Gregston quotes

Saturday, September 15, 2012

A look into the mind of a first time marathoner

Some thoughts during my 20 mile run today:

whew, it's kind of hot today. But this is good in case it's hot on race day.
Darn, stupid gps isn't working right. Reset.
Feeling pretty good so far. (at the beginning lol)
cool, race for AIDS going on now.
Huh, Chipotle Cultivate festival. Oh man, it smells good. must go away from the smell. (Lincoln park)
man, this city is awesome.  I can't believe I live here now. (view of John Hancock)
These buildings are beautiful. (on state street)
I can't believe that a few years ago I was staying at this hotel (old Ambassador East) and now I'm living here running by it.
Northwestern University. So that's where it is!
UGH Smokers!!!!
Stop lights. blah.
STUPID F'ING bus almost runs me over.
ow, stairs.
Thirsty!!!!
What is going on (traffic blocked off on some streets downtown)
Beautiful beautiful view (by lake and view of city near Field Museum)
Charter one pavilion!!! Avett Brothers are there in 2 weeks!
Northerly Isle!  This is so amazing!  Beautiful.  I feel great. Don't want to turn around. (10 miles)
Stupid GPS stopped working again!  UGHHHH!  Now I won't know if I've gone 20 or not at the end.
Ok, it's kind of starting to hurt and I'm hungry (time for another gu)
(Note, denial stage building into anger stage)
Holy crap this hurts.
F my life.
(Note: depression stage)
Pretty soon I may cry.
I'm going to die.
Please let me stop.
(Note:  Acceptance stage)
I am strong. I can do this. I'm capable. I can do anything I set my mind to.
OWWWWWWW.
I hope that's 20. I'm calling it 20.


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