Commit'n' After Playing the Odds

Hey guys!

So...we kinda went on vacay this past week. Okay, well, Meaghan went on vacay to the Motherland (that's Mississippi for those that don't know). I've just been running around Houston like a madman. Although I didn't deviate from my routines, I didn't think of any creative workouts to share. That'll change this week, and I've also got some exciting news to share. :)

When the Houston Marathon Committee introduced the lottery system in 2010, dedicated runners were ready to draw blood. People hated knowing that their spot may go to someone who might not take it all the way to race day. I gotta say I was a little discouraged, too. In the end, the new order made sense. If you saw how registration sold out in like, less than 24 hours for the 2010 event...

Anyway, I waited until the last possible minute to register this year--2 hours before the window closed. I tried not to get my hopes up in case I didn't get a coveted spot, but...

I woke up to an e-mail saying I got in for the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon. And just for the record, here's the bold print you guys have to hold me to:

I WILL RUN 8:52 PACE FOR 26.2 MILES.

Whew. Now that I've said that, keep up with my training!

In other news, Meaghan will be participating in Y Freedom Tri this Sunday, July 1. I've done this event myself and it's perfect for a first time triathlete. Meaghan has put a lot into this, so of course I'll be there with her, getting as many shots as I can. I never get to be the cheerleader for another athlete, so I'm looking forward to taking it all in. If you're friends with her on Facebook, please send her some positive vibes this week!

I have a guinea pig to use my workouts on this week, so come back for the updates!

--Ash

I leave you with one of my favorite plays, "Sofi Needs a Ladder", by Deadmau5