first marathon (attempt)

There's only so few days of the year when LA's weather gets so sucky, and today during the marathon was one of those worst days.

After 18 miles in the ridiculously heavy rain and wind, I was too cold, wet and tired to continue. My torn calf didn't kill me, but the weather certainly did!

Big thanks to my friends Laura and Jeff for their living right on the route and taking me in, giving me the much needed hot shower, hot chocolate, dry clothes, snuggie, ramen and then taking me to Umami Burger!

Now I really have so much more respect for those career long distance runners, and everyone who finished today!

The other comforting part is that I've raised over $700 for the children at the LA Blind Childrens Center.

2nd training

Ran 10km today in 1hr 7min, I felt much better than last weekend :)

1st training day

Had my first run today, 6.8km in 1hr 29min. I feel like I need to lubricate all the joints below the waist. I hope to break 10km next time!

Update: as my friends pointed out to me, I think I must have misread the time. I can't be that slow?!

my very 1st marathon

Just registered to run the LA Marathon on March 20, 2011. From now till the run, I'll be fundraising for the LA Blind Childrens Center. The money will go to help visually impaired children. Please check out my marathon mission page (http://www.active.com/donate/blindchildrenscenter/gewu), you can donate whatever amount you like, every penny helps!