running: the dawn

KPH tagged me in a fun little question-answer-survey-ish-thing…niner…Basically, I answer the following and then can ask my own questions of whomever I wish…

1. What are you most excited about for the coming new year? What resolutions will you make and do you think you’ll stick to ‘em?

I am most excited to train for and run the Boston Marathon.  I started running 6 years ago and even though I had dreams of running Boston, my first marathon finishing times were just under 5 hours, so it seemed pretty laughable.  I’m so excited to stand on that starting line and drink it all in, remember the days, weeks, and months of preparation that lead me to that singular moment.  I plan on crying.  And dancing my way to the finish line!

I don’t really do resolutions…I just try to be awesome all the time

2. When you go into a coffee shop, what do you order? (not necessarily coffee)

I get a hot tea and put honey in it.  Mostly herbal (I don’t really drink much caffeine), but sometimes I’ll get a green tea.  I did just recently try the salted caramel hot chocolate at Starbucks, and it was yummy!

3. What was the first blog you followed? Do you still? And what is your favorite blog to read?

The first running blog that I found was chicrunner.com.   I was looking for recommendations on what arm warmers to buy and she’d done a review of some zensah ones.  I started exploring her site and realized that she’d run the San Diego RnR marathon the year before and I was training for that same race.  I started reading her race report and then did a search for others because I wanted to read as much about the race as possible.  I do still follow her.  I can’t imagine picking my favorite blog, there are so many great runners out there!

4. Do you speak/read any other languages?

Nope, I’m lame.

5. This spin off of FB: If you and your mom/dad ended up in jail together and you could only say 4 words, what would they be?

it was worth it!

6. What was your favorite show growing up? Can you sign the theme song? (I don’t think Fresh Prince should count on this one…. everyone can sing that theme song)

I loved Duck Tales.  And yes I can….d-d-d-danger!

7. What is your most memorable race moment?

Crossing my first marathon finish line.  My BFF Andi by my side, our hands raised together.  Tears.

8. What’s the coldest you’ve ever run in and what did you wear?

7, I think.  Lots of layers.  with everything covered except a slit for my eyes.

Here’s my list of questions to pass on to the ladies below:

1. If you could live in any home on a television series, which one would it be?
2. What’s the habit you’re proudest of breaking?
3. Where do you go for advice?
4. What’s your favorite Web site?
5. Name five songs to which you know all the lyrics.
6. What do you bring to running?  A lot of people ask why you love running, or what do you get from running, but I think it’s interesting to talk about what we each bring to the sport.
7. Since I’ve had trouble sleeping lately, what do you do if you can’t sleep?  Count sheep?  Toss and Turn? Get up and do something?

I’m gonna tag some blogs that I’m new to so I can get to know everyone!

Dawn @ Racing Dawn
Nellie @ Midlife Cruiser
Lindsey Ann @ Run, Lindsey Ann, Run!
Mallory @ Sit for your job. Run for your life!

Can’t wait to read your answers