Last year, I thought it would be a good idea to sign up for a marathon. Something else to check off the life goal list, I guess? I also thought it would be a portal to get me to like running. I've always enjoyed beating myself up on a long bike ride, but had never ran any further than the Bay to Breakers, which is for the most part a beer swilling stroll through the streets and parks of San Francisco.In the end, I never did end up liking running any more than when I first signed up. It actually probably got me into other outdoor activities more as I tried relentlessly to come up with things to do other than run. But, Nathalie and I ended up getting in the van and going to Big Sur anyways.
The story does have a happy ending though. Joined by two of my best friends, Tien Vominh & Ryan Williams, we set out from Big Sur at 6:45am, just behind the Kenyans. Four hours and fifty seven minutes later (still behind the Kenyans), the three of us simultaneously crossed the finish line 26.2 miles later. It was a long grinder, but the views were spectacular.
The story does have a happy ending though. Joined by two of my best friends, Tien Vominh & Ryan Williams, we set out from Big Sur at 6:45am, just behind the Kenyans. Four hours and fifty seven minutes later (still behind the Kenyans), the three of us simultaneously crossed the finish line 26.2 miles later. It was a long grinder, but the views were spectacular.
We also managed to find and enjoy some of Mexico's fine coastal cervezas. In the states these large bottles are often refered to as 40s, but our friendly neighbors to the south call these bad boys Ballenas (whales).