Thursday, April 17, 2008

 

I'm No Kenyan

Just in case there was any confusion. No, I'm a big, big, slow, slow, white girl. I tried to go out and run a little faster. I thought there might be pain, but you know, proportional pain. Go a little faster, have a little more pain. This was more like the kinetics of Dilantin. Not Linear. Not Proportional. Hard to take. I kind of felt like I don't deserve Garmie. I considered packing him up and just sending him to someone more deserving. I guess there's always the next run, right? Now, where's my club?

1 - 11:10
2 - 12:00
3 - 12:20
.2 - 11:34
3.2 miles ~ 37:45 ~ 11:48 pace

I'm planning to do a long run tomorrow (with Amy and Art) and a quick girls night (with Amy) and then it's off to Boca Raton. I'm not sure if I'll be on while we are gone, but I am planning to run with Wendy while I'm there. I can't wait. Hope to have stuff to share when I get back.

I'll be thinking about all the Boston Homies. You guys have a great time and drink up the experience. (Bill, Nitmos, Reid, my speedy friend from Iowa - Jennifer) Good luck to everybody racing this weekend no matter where you are. It's not about the finish. It's about that you're out there and you had the courage to start. Y

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# posted by Non-Runner Nancy @ 10:04 AM
Comments:
Have a great vacation Kenyan Nancy.
# posted by Blogger Dan Seifring : April 17, 2008 10:47 AM
 
Nah, you deserve Garmie, and ain't none of us Kenyans :-)
# posted by Blogger Wes : April 17, 2008 10:52 AM
 
Kenyan Cave Girl. I like that.

Have a brilliant time - safe travels!
# posted by Blogger chia : April 17, 2008 11:03 AM
 
Kenyan or not - you're still an inspiration to me. :)
# posted by Blogger Running Knitter : April 17, 2008 11:18 AM
 
Have fun in Florida. I'll tell my family down there to keep an eye for a pack of club-swinging Kenyans.
# posted by Blogger sRod : April 17, 2008 11:35 AM
 
Well you are getting faster and I think that's all that matters..ok fine really all that matters is loving what you're doing.
# posted by Blogger Amanda : April 17, 2008 11:37 AM
 
Hey, White Girls Can Run,
or was that White Boys Can't Jump??? Either way, HAVE A GREAT TIME, you deserve it you speed demon!

Have fun clubbing with the girls...
# posted by Blogger Lily on the Road : April 17, 2008 11:56 AM
 
WHOOT!!! Have fun with Wendy! You're sooo lucky! But little does she know that she will be dragging me across the NYC marathon finish line one of these days :P
# posted by Blogger Marcy : April 17, 2008 12:28 PM
 
As long as it isn't an exponential increase in pain.

Have fun on your trip.
# posted by Blogger Chad in the Arizona Desert : April 17, 2008 12:49 PM
 
I love the Dilantin joke. So appropriate too. So erratic and yet so ecstatic at the same time. Thanks for directing me to the good stuff, Ms. fellow Kenyan. (Remember, in our minds, we are ALL Kenyans!) So you were that Garmie proud, you hear, and have a great time!
# posted by Blogger The Laminator : April 17, 2008 2:19 PM
 
Whatcha talking about? You do deserve a Garmie! FO SHO!
# posted by Blogger J~Mom : April 17, 2008 2:27 PM
 
You deserve it! Enjoy your long run.
# posted by Blogger akshaye : April 17, 2008 2:59 PM
 
don't forget your Garmie this weekend, mine isn't always reliable... (though that might be the owner's fault)
# posted by Blogger ws : April 17, 2008 3:02 PM
 
I think it was a nice run!

I, too, am a slow white girl!
# posted by Blogger teacherwoman : April 17, 2008 3:08 PM
 
In my mind, you are a Kenyan to me. Have a GREAT trip to Florida!
# posted by Blogger Ted : April 17, 2008 4:18 PM
 
We can sense your scientific self with the beginning of this post lol

Have fun in Boca Raton!!
# posted by Blogger Sonia : April 17, 2008 4:31 PM
 
Haha,

"No, I'm a big, big, slow, slow, white girl."

Hey Nancy, me too! I was told i dance like a white girl, now i can add "i run like a white girl too"

Your great, love your posts! Have a great vacation!
Michelle
# posted by Blogger Michelle J : April 17, 2008 5:00 PM
 
You deserve your Garmie,you earned the right to wear it, just like the rest of us.

Enjoy your trip!!!
# posted by Blogger Running Ragged : April 17, 2008 7:14 PM
 
I'm a slow white girl too. I look at the speeds the young 'uns put up and bemone my 11:30s. But, we can't let it get us down. Because if we weren't running, what would we be doing? Getting fat and out of shape. Even though we're slow, we're still runners. And it's going to keep us young and fit and healthy, even if we are among the last to cross the finish line.

Wendy is lucky to be running with YOU. I can't imagine anyone who would be as enjoyable to run with as you would be. Have a super great time. Bring back pics!
# posted by Blogger Laura N : April 17, 2008 7:37 PM
 
No Kenyan has ever inspired me and a bunch of other bloggers all over the country to run 8 and 9 miles! ;)

Have a great vacation!
# posted by Blogger audgepodge : April 17, 2008 9:22 PM
 
I'm a slower cuban girlticking out tongue) LOL! You still rock my world, Nanc!!
Enjoy the run with the lounge peeps, and really enjoy the GNO!

Have a safe, fun trip! Best of luck with that 10 miler, it's in the bag for ya.
# posted by Blogger Viv : April 17, 2008 9:25 PM
 
Yeah, where is that club? No one is judging you on your speed. We're just judging you on your blog and how witty it can be! :D

Have fun on your trip!
# posted by Blogger Jenny : April 18, 2008 5:27 AM
 
Looks like you did your 3.2 miles at a good pace, Nancy.

Hey, I can claim to be 1/3 Kenyan since I've lived 1/3 of my life in Kenya. I've even run a whole lot of miles in Kenya. But, when it comes to speed, I'm NOT a Kenyan by any stretch of the imagination!
# posted by Blogger Shilingi-Moja : April 18, 2008 5:34 AM
 
Just keep at it consistantly and remember at times to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and youll continue to get better. Enjoy Boca. Its nice down there. I grew up in that area
# posted by Blogger Kevin : April 18, 2008 9:57 AM
 
Where's your club? I'm smacking you with it, woman! It doesn't matter how fast you run, just that you do it.
# posted by Blogger Betsy : April 18, 2008 10:23 AM
 
Oh, you MUST see this...I bought my friend this shirt for christmas... hope the link goes through...if not, go to cafepress.com and search for kenyan

http://www.cafepress.com/buy/runner/-/pv_design_details/pg_1/id_12910148/opt_/fpt_/c_666/
# posted by Blogger Frayed Laces : April 18, 2008 12:58 PM
 
Garmie's not just for fast folks.

ENJOY the long run. Soak it in. Bask in it. There's something to be said for being able to get out there and cover the distance.
# posted by Blogger Lisa - Slow & Steady : April 18, 2008 4:28 PM
 
Another big, big, slow white girl here!!!!!!

If I deserve my Garmin, you deserve yours, for sure!!!

Have a great vacay. I'll miss you!
# posted by Blogger Michelle : April 21, 2008 12:12 AM
 
there is always a better run right around the corner!!!! a sunny florida run might be just the ticket.
# posted by Blogger See Zanne Run : April 21, 2008 7:28 AM
 
Kenyan is relative. Looks like great splits to me Nanc ;)

Enjoy some R&R :)
# posted by Blogger Pokey : April 21, 2008 8:49 AM
 
man you make me laugh.

the title alone.


MizFit
# posted by Blogger carla : April 21, 2008 2:32 PM
 
From one slow white girl to another - you are awesome!
# posted by Blogger Karen : April 22, 2008 4:25 AM
 
Have fun! Get some sun!
# posted by Blogger Vickie : April 22, 2008 6:28 AM
 
I love the Dilantin remark--your gums and your numbers look good, though. Stick with it!

Cranky
# posted by Blogger Crabby : April 22, 2008 8:41 AM
 
hope you are having a great time
# posted by Blogger DawnB : April 22, 2008 8:18 PM
 
eh who is except the kenyans? hope you had a great vacation!
# posted by Blogger Jamie : April 22, 2008 8:33 PM
 
i use special ordered, imported kenyan shampoo just in case it helps.
# posted by Blogger scott keeps running : April 22, 2008 9:16 PM
 
LOL well I am no Kenyan either :-)

Have fun in Boca the weather in FL is so awesome this time of the year, Enjoy!!
# posted by Blogger Bob Gentile : April 23, 2008 3:59 PM
 
Just getting caught up Nancy on the blog posts I've missed. Way to go on your long runs!!! You're awesome. Have a great vacation!! I'm a slow, white girl too (and I'm bigggggg)...
# posted by Blogger Mendy : April 24, 2008 7:29 AM
 
Hope you are having fun in our sunshiney little state! :) Wish you were on my coast - we'd kidnap ya for a run! :)

You are probably back by now so just pretend like I posted this a week ago. I am so behind on reading blogs (including my own!!!!)
# posted by Blogger Kathryn : April 24, 2008 7:45 AM
 
Woman. You are awesome. Get over it. You deserve Garmie more than anyone!

Have a great trip :)
# posted by Blogger P.O.M. : April 24, 2008 6:54 PM
 
Hey Nancy, I assume you're home now, so even though you have no new post, thought I'd say "Welcome back!"

Thanks for your comment on my blog -- you always have wonderful things to say!
# posted by Blogger Jess : April 25, 2008 9:50 AM
 
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