I don't win races, but I always cross the finish line. I'm not fast, but I try my best to become faster. I don't have sports endorsements or earn a paycheck, but that doesn't stop me from running. My pace does not define me. Just because "professional" does not precede "athlete" in describing me doesn't make my running any less valuable. I am an everyday athlete; leading a normal life, but with big goals and dreams.

I am an athlete. I am a runner.
-Zoë




Saturday, November 28, 2009

I Think I Can, I Think I Can...

This week has been crazy busy with work, family dinners, non-training training and Half prep. I worked a double shift (overnight) on Wednesday to help decorate the store for the holidays. This was my third year helping out, and even though we don't leave until 4:30am, it's still a lot of fun. :) So my Thanksgiving was spent 1) sleeping in until 12:30 and 2) dressing up in crazy costumes and having dinner with my sisters, bro-in-laws and Dad.
My Dad, Travis, Bob (bro-in-law) and my sister Kristal

Sisters & I: Liza, me, Karrie

After work yesterday I met up with Kerrie to go grab our bibs and t-shirts from the Seattle Marathon Expo. She brought along T Junior, too! We checked out some booths, tasted some different juices/fuels and then tried out some crazy magnet bracelet:


Seeing if "magnet power" truly works...and it was crazy that it did!


So maybe we aren't running the Full...but it's still a rad sign.

Now the race is less than 24 hours away, and I'm getting anxious! Today is already a busy day with the Apple Cup going on and Trav & I in the stands (GO HUSKIES!). Don't worry, I will be sitting as much as possible today. ;)

SO EXCITED! I'm bib #4072!

13 comments:

L.B. said...

Oh no, Apple Cup... you and Kerrie didn't spend the entire time talking trash to each other did you? Her WSU sweatshirt didn't set you off? I know how you Washingtonians are about your Apple Cup :)

I'll be pulling for bib numbers 4072 and 10451!

Lisa said...

Good luck Zoe. I'm sending good running vibes to you and Kerrie!

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

GOOD GOOD GOOD Vibes your way. You will be GREAT! Praying for clear skies and pain free running..

I am a LITTLE late on High Five Friday but will get it up ASAP.. High Five

5 Miles 2 Empty said...

GOOD LUCK!!!! I'm bib 4685!! I'll be watching for you and Kerrie at the finish!!!!

Amanda

Kerrie T. said...

You're probably sitting a lot because you are so far ahead. Ugh. Poor Cougs. But I did teach T Junior to say, "BOOOO! Huskies." Hehehe. See you tomorrow!

Jeri said...

best of luck! I can't wait to hear how it goes!!

That Pink Girl said...

Good luck!!!

Robin said...

Zoe,

I wish you an AWESOME, dry race! Sounds like you are busier than heck, but well prepared, so I know you'll have a great time. :-)

Start slow. Finish strong. It will be an amazing day for you guys!

Sending hugs and good vibes from Orlando!

r.

Kenley said...

Good Luck with your race. Looks like you have been having some fun there in those pics. Keep it up and again, Good Luck in the race.

MrsCJ said...

Good luck with your race!!

CJ

Mel-2nd Chances said...

you're probably running right now!!! Go Zoe Go!

Melissa said...

I hope your race went great!!

Southbay Girl said...

I bought a crazy power balance bracelet-they did the same test on me at the malibu marathon-I was fascinated so i bought one....and hey I think it's pretty darn interesting!!

I hope you had a great race!!