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Gasparilla Marathon: The Final Voyage Friday, March 05, 2010 So, due to traffic issues in the city of Tampa, 2010 was the last and final running of the Gasparilla Marathon. I think it's a pretty weak excuse, but I am also a person who has multiple weeks where I run and walk more miles than I drive, so I recognize that I could be a bit biased. Anyhow, in attempts to be relatively positive about an experience I never want to re-live, I am going to post the good, happy thoughts of the day. First, it was the most well-organized marathon I've done. I mean, I've only done three, but they really had amazing volunteers, and plenty of aid/water stations. Secondly, the weather was AWESOME; particularly for an under-trained northerner who would have been done-for if there had been humidity. What were you doing at 4:15 on Sunday morning?  Third, I got a loud, huge metal, and I wore it to watch the amazing, despite the outcome, USA/Canada hockey game at Hattricks, a Tampa bar owned by a Binghampton, NYer. And lastly, I ate this (yes, that's a shuffle board...standing room only), and drank beer, guilt free.  So, I was fully aware that I should have run the half marathon, but per usual, my heart and drive overtook my brain, and I had a pretty miserable morning. I've been talking about doing the race since I moved there in 2004, and this was the last chance. I am in marathon retirement for now, and am going to incorporate more swimming, yoga and strength training into my workout-life, in hopes to build speed back up to where it was a year ago; and give my poor knees and hips a break. Oh, and lastly, for real this time, a huge shout out to Amy, who did amazing on her first half ever. Your determination and drive is beyond admirable! ~Courtney posted at 8:23:09 AM Amy (Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:06:35 PM) Thanks so much for coming down! I am in awe of all you do. Keep inspiring me! Amy Elizabeth Humiston - Glover (Friday, March 05, 2010, 10:48:01 AM) ourgloverfamily.com You are A.MA.ZING! Way to go!!!! |
