1/2way done with run
With 10:30 elapsed on the clock, Ariel has passed the halfway mark on the marathon course. Only 13.1 miles to go! She was looking good when she passed us -- gave us a big smile and almost apologized as she said, "I'm going to start walking soon."
I asked, "Can I run with you for a little bit?"
"No you can't, I'll be disqualified."
Ah yes, the dreaded no outside assistance rule. This is a triathlon thing -- if I were to start running next to her, that would be considered "pacing", and the course officials would slap her with a penalty, or possibly a DQ. That's my girl -- ever aware of the rules and regs!
-Dave
Hang in there, Ariel! You're almost home!
Ariel, you should know that, as of 11pm, the thread that has been tracking your progress on the V-boards has had 1000 views and 155 comments. Lots of great karma directed towards you...just hang in there! You're doing great!!!
Uh, Ariel, about 200 of those were probably me,
wishing that I was there with you! I was with you all day at work today (which thankfully was slow,
so I could spend lots of time looking you up!)
Dave thanks for all the great pictures and updates.
Keep it up! I hope you're finished by now (11 in CA). Wanna ride Alpine Dam with us? We're thinking of you! Congrats! Marissa