A quickie tonight, because I’ve just spent the last 45 minutes stalking the blogs of people I met at dinner the other night, and I’ve only got through half of them!
I am very glad I went after all, what a lovely group of women! It’s nice to know most people were nervous as well - I guess it is human nature huh!
So anyway in lieu of a big race report I have two words to say: rhabdomyolysis hurts. And since the second day is normally the worst, I’m in big trouble tomorrow!!
Not sure of my exact time because I don’t know how much to subtract, but the time on the cardboard was 97 something, so I think it’s going to work out a bit slower than last year (which was 92). Oh well I was really just glad to finish, since my leg muscles were sore before even starting thanks to playing 1 1/2 games of netball the day before. Doofus.
Anyway I’ve decided my goal for next year is to be under 90 mins. And I’m going to train. I know I say that every year, but this time I mean it, honest.
On a much less happy note, I found out today that my brother spent the weekend in hospital after a soccer accident on Saturday. Mum didn’t let me know on Saturday because she didn’t want to make me feel bad about doing City to Surf on Sunday and she couldn’t contact me yesterday. He was kicked in a rather unfortunate place and 3 days later can barely walk for 5 mins. This is the same brother who got beaten up earlier this year, and I thought I had it bad. He was supposed to go to Adelaide soon to represent Australia at the World Uni games for soccer, so he is pretty gutted that he’ll be out of action for a while. I don’t think I can begin to imagine the pain he must be in, the poor guy! I wish I could do something to help him, but I think all he really needs right now is more morphine!!
Ouch!! Your poor brother. I do hope he makes a full recovery. Well done on the C2S results. With the awful blisters you had suffered earlier in the week I think you can be very proud of your efforts indeed. Take care of those heels!! XX
Comment by Jodie — August 15, 2006 @ 4:29 pm
I am doing the rounds now catching up on all the blogs from Saturday night. I had such a great night and it was so good to meet you. I hope your 2nd day was as bad as you thought it would be, and so sorry to hear about your bro it sounds awful, hope he is on the mend, and that you have a great week.
Comment by Sandilee — August 15, 2006 @ 7:56 pm
Well done on your effort - I’m sure you will definetely be able to shave some time off that next year. Those weird looks I may have been giving you were ones of admiration!
It was great to meet you too - its amazing how nervous I was beforehand but everyone was so nice - looking forward to the next meet. Oh, ouch to hear about your brother - that completely sucks
Comment by littlegrover — August 15, 2006 @ 10:08 pm
Ouch!! Your poor brother. It is so sad that he will miss out on something he has trained so hard for - but it is more important that he heal and get to use all his ‘bits’ again.
Way to go on the run. I am in awe of anyone who can run all that way. And yes, next year train. But still come out the night before. I can see this becoming an annual event LOL.
It was GREAT to meet you. Hope to do it again before the next c2s.
Comment by M — August 15, 2006 @ 11:03 pm
it was so great to meet you on sat! now that we’ve realised we’re neighbours, more catchup’s are in order!
see you on sunday for hulahooping - whoopa!
Comment by shinyruby — August 16, 2006 @ 10:01 am
Wow, great time. Hope your bro recovers quickly.
Comment by kathryn — August 16, 2006 @ 12:43 pm
Oh, your poor brother! I hope he is recovering okay but it sucks that he has to miss the World Uni Games.
Well done on your City to Surf result
Comment by Sarah — August 18, 2006 @ 10:02 am
OHH kicked in the goolies. The poor bugger. I hope he recovers full use of his tackle.
Comment by steph — August 19, 2006 @ 7:23 pm
The bloggers dinner was great. I hope we can organise another one soon. Well done on your C2S time, that’s awesome. Sorry to hear about your brother, hope his ‘bits’ get better very soon.
Bri
Comment by Briony — August 20, 2006 @ 5:46 pm
I hope you haven’t bruised to badly!! I’ve got a few LOL. I am so glad you came along. You’re a really cool chick
Good going with the CS2!! I am so impressed and it’s great to have goals to work towards. Where do you play netball?
OMG how’s your brother doing?? Poor bugger. I hope it’s not too serious.
Comment by Mary — August 21, 2006 @ 10:46 am
Hope your brother is ok!
Comment by Susanne — August 22, 2006 @ 11:53 am
I found you! Well you found me… I’ve been looking for your blog…
And now I will bookmark it. It was great to meet you at the blogggers dinner. Hope the stress levels have subsided some.
Comment by Cath — August 26, 2006 @ 11:15 am