Someone has put a bug in my ear about the Missoula Marathon 2012. It will be held on July 8th, the weekend immediately following the weekend of our wedding in Bozeman. As I know the entire world knows by now, I am recovering from knee surgery and uncertain about my abilities to run any distance this year, let alone a marathon. However, I would not rule out a second opportunity to make a comeback at this year's Missoula Marathon. Given that we are expecting a handful of our marathoning friends to celebrate with us in Bozeman, perhaps we could all head up to Missoula post-wedding and run us a 26.2mi race!? I made my comeback from foot surgery at the 2010 installment of the Missoula Marathon and clocked an impressive time of 4:02 (I know, I know). If it weren't for a calf cramp at 25.5mi, I could have possibly slid in under 4:00 (I know!). But I was happy with that time. And I would be happy just to be given a second opportunity to run that race. Time wouldn't matter. Long gone are the days of dreaming for that elusive 3:30. I think I'd be much more content slogging through mile after mile at 10min pace injury-free.
In other news, Jess, who sports a 3:31 PR in the 26.2mi event (a rock-star, I know), has just begun running again after a six-week break to heal an ailing knee. There's no doubt in my mind that she'll be ready to go come July to represent Team Lamanna.
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2 comments:
Hey! You're getting married! I had no idea! Congratulations to you both. Also, in Bozeman! Hooray for Bozeman; mind if I ask why you picked that lovely little city?
(I'm going to be there that weekend, too!)
Thanks! Our Montana experience in the summer of 2010 prompted our decision to get married there, but we had no idea that the venue would be in Bozeman! We had picked out a few venues to visit during our trip to Montana last summer and decided on Roys Barn (actually in Belgrade, just outside of Bozeman). We love Bozeman! Are you going to be there July 1st? Email me your address! Ryan
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