Who Do I Think I Am? Pooped. Races 2x

144 miles for Sept. Tomorrow, I rest.

Round 1 - ZOOMA Cape Cod Half Marathon

177/394   2:07:34  Fine with me! 

We got a great runner necklace (really wish it was a bracelet but ok).

I started with a 5 am drive to Falmouth on Sat because by the time I got out of school on Fri, traffic was ridiculous and I just couldn't cope. I turned around and went home. The course was tough! BUT, not as tough as race day 2, (after a yummy night of a filet mignon and vodka tonic I thought WTF am I doing??...I never do this!!!). I was very happy to be with Nancy (pics below, Old Silver Beach) and we ran together for most of the race.

Sunday.....6:30 am. Round 2.

Nahant 30K was really 18.82 miles, to be exact.  7/24  3:12:??

I did the "Sunshine Start" because I knew I'd be slow.  As I was approaching the finish line, this woman called out to me, and said you are smiling and look adorable!! I didn't really feel that way but it made me feel good as I crossed the line and got my medal. I waited for Stu and Dayna to cross and Stu just kept shaking his head....."Wow Jillsy...tough....tougher than Cape Ann!"

So, I go home, make lunch, have an iced coffee, and put on one of the best love story's,  Pride and Prejudice (the one with Kiera Knightly).  I can't help it, I have great memories of my Cambridge days, and I've watched enough running movies up to this point (still love St. Ralph and Run Fat Boy Run).

Oh what a joy to get this from a fourth grader. I didn't realize that she wrote me a message on the back. I choked up. This means so much to me after only 4 weeks of school. Guess I'm doing something right. Plus, I have about 20 kids that want to help me in the library!! I can't believe it! I keep telling them, this is OUR library and why should I have parents come in when I can have them and I told them I'd buy lunch:) Pizza...of course. 

I already have about 10 kids running the *Bread of Life 5K on Sunday Oct 6th. Media Op!! Ha!

**This run will be my Run for a Teacher Virtual race #13in2013 (I'm WAY past 13!!).

Next, (pic below) I was the topic of conversation wearing DZ's gift from Chicago. A lot of comments went my way...."Hey I like your shirt!" "You a cop?" "Is your boyfriend a Chicago cop?" "Who do you know on the force?" I've never had so much attention wearing a running shirt.

Dayna and Stu with me on Nahant beach.

I'm tired, but I think I'll have some ice cream.