the sushi was delicious, but the race was overcooked
Once again, Overboard's cousin Robin came to Chicago from Atlanta to run the Chicago Marathon. Keeping with her new tradition, we took her out to Sushi Mike's from some pre-race sushi (because nothing says, "I'm about to test the limits of my endurance" like a few spicy Jo-Jo hand rolls). The meal was awesome (as usual), and Robin regaled us with tales of the Genesis concert she attended earlier in the week, and of stalking, er, arranging to meet, Phil Collins back at the hotel they both were staying at.
Overboard's the one who's smiling because she isn't running. Robin is the one who is smiling because she doesn't seem to realize what she's about to undertake.
Sushi Mike. Personal chef to long-distance runners everywhere.
Today, Overboard went downtown to cheer Robin on while Kenny and I stayed home and later took a visit to the kid's museum.
Unfortunately, the weather conditions were less than perfect for the runners. Actually, the conditions were terrible. It was around 90 degrees, and the heat caused numerous issues, and even one fatality. Consequently, the race was actually called early, and many runners didn't finish, as the course was closed due to safety concerns.
The annual running of the crazy people.
Luckily(?) for Robin, she was deep enough into the race that she was able to finish. Overboard wasn't able to see her along the course, but did meet up with Robin at the finish line, where she reported that our remarkable runner was "incredibly upbeat." Must've been the painkillers.
Robin smiles deliriously at the finish line.
This answers the question of how she paid for the training, travel, etc. - corporate sponsorship and naming rights!
Robin and her Chicago fan club - Overboard and Robin's friend, Lisa.
Normally I'd launch into my whole, "I don't get why anyone who wasn't being chased would run 26.2 miles" spiel, but I'll let it go. People do weird things, what can I say?
I guess I can say this: Congrats, Robin. May you sleep exceptionally well this evening.
"I don't have to do this again for a whole year!"
Overboard's the one who's smiling because she isn't running. Robin is the one who is smiling because she doesn't seem to realize what she's about to undertake.
Sushi Mike. Personal chef to long-distance runners everywhere.
Today, Overboard went downtown to cheer Robin on while Kenny and I stayed home and later took a visit to the kid's museum.
Unfortunately, the weather conditions were less than perfect for the runners. Actually, the conditions were terrible. It was around 90 degrees, and the heat caused numerous issues, and even one fatality. Consequently, the race was actually called early, and many runners didn't finish, as the course was closed due to safety concerns.
The annual running of the crazy people.
Luckily(?) for Robin, she was deep enough into the race that she was able to finish. Overboard wasn't able to see her along the course, but did meet up with Robin at the finish line, where she reported that our remarkable runner was "incredibly upbeat." Must've been the painkillers.
Robin smiles deliriously at the finish line.
This answers the question of how she paid for the training, travel, etc. - corporate sponsorship and naming rights!
Robin and her Chicago fan club - Overboard and Robin's friend, Lisa.
Normally I'd launch into my whole, "I don't get why anyone who wasn't being chased would run 26.2 miles" spiel, but I'll let it go. People do weird things, what can I say?
I guess I can say this: Congrats, Robin. May you sleep exceptionally well this evening.
"I don't have to do this again for a whole year!"
posted by Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel at 4:24 PM
1 Comments:
Hey! Just wanted to say that the race was a lot of fun and yes, I did sleep well Sunday night! Thank you, thank you, thank you for a fantastic evening of sushi and conversation...not to mention coming out to watch me on the course! It really made the difference after mile 16! Much love and kisses to Kenny...Robin
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