What's next for me?

I'm a little sad to post something today because it will remove my marathon recap from the top spot. I'm still basking in the afterglow, and I still get a little teary-eyed just thinking about that accomplishment. But alas! The blog must go on...

I haven't done any running since the race on Sunday, but I plan on a quick 3 or 4 miler tonight. I don't want to set anything in stone, but I do feel the itch to get back out on the asphalt and crank out a few miles. I have no set path, no set distance, all I know is that I'll walk outside my door tonight and get my run on! My legs finally feel like they can handle a run again (wowee....Monday and Tuesday, notsomuch...hellooooo sore muscles).

Now that the marathon is over, what's next? I've decided to take the month of February off for racing. BUT. This is a big but. I will, in fact, be volunteering for my first race. I'm already signed up and ready to go. I am officially a part of the "Bridge Brigade Cheering Section" for the 26.2 with Donna, and half marathon. How cool is that?! I get to "volunteer" to be a spectator! I chose to volunteer at this particular race because the foundation behind it is near and dear to my heart. My aunt and sister have both been diagnosed with breast cancer in the past, and have both beat it. Amazing! Support breast cancer research!

I just found out last week that Redhead will indeed be running the Donna half, so I think I'll return the favor of her spectating the Disney Marathon, and I'll make sure and bring bright posters, crazy ass balloons and a cowbell or two. If any of you are also running, please let me know. I'd love to cheer for you, too!

The next big race I have on my schedule is the Gate River Run 15K. This little gem of a race just happens to be the USA 15K championship, and hundreds of elite olympic athletes turn out for it every year. Can we say Deena Kastor? She's a staple of this race. If you don't run it, you should at least spectate just to see the sheer awesomeness of Olympic athletes. Over 15,000 people run the Gate, and having run it last year I can tell you that it's one of the sweetest courses I've raced on. Lots of entertainment, lots of crowd support, and a giant bridge to conquer around Mile 8. I loved this race last year and I definitely plan on beating my previous time.

One more thing, I just want to say hello to all of my new readers! I'm not sure where you're all coming from, but I love it, and I love that you are reading my blog. I promise I'll add y'all to my blog list as soon as I get a spare second to update my page. If you have any questions for me, or want to meet up at any races, or talk relays, or whatever, please feel free to email me at christylynne.lyons@gmail.com. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me all of these wonderful comments. For reals. I love it. Keep 'em comin'!

(Can you tell I still have all the warm fuzzies from the marathon?! So upbeat and cheesy today....)