Not what I expected, but still the same result. Let's see if I can turn my luck around!

I know ill regret this blog entry in the morning but I love vegas! viva las vegas!

I just finished a huge triple scoup waffle cone of ben and jerrys chocolate chip cookie dough. I think im going to barf. check out a pic of me in all my glory.

Millions!

Just got on the plane and im all ready to go. unfortunately, or fortunately, my seat is double booked but I was here first. oh snap! let the drama begin! you're going down old lady!

Ho! Ho! Ho! I am currently working hard on this Saturday night. Needed a break as everything is starting to meld into one.

I didn't realize how expensive Christmas ornaments are. 100 bucks for some lights and glitter? Jeez.
I am going to Vegas for a few days, then flying to Austin, Texas with some friends for a few more. All my ex's are in Texas! Hee-Haw!

Another demo

Everyone asks me, "How was the marathon?"

I have a two word response, "Life altering."

Enough said.

Dear David Gonzalez,
You are now part of history; part of the largest marathon ever run, on a most special weekend in the sport of running.

On Saturday, we mourned the loss of Ryan Shay, one of our youngest and brightest stars. On Sunday, the human spirit prevailed and ran again through the streets of New York.
We celebrate each of you and your achievements. We are proud to be the city where the world comes to run.

New York City and NYRR were proud to host a weekend of this magnitude and significance. We congratulate each of you for your part in the show.

Here are your unofficial results:
Finish time: 3:53:02

10K split: 0:53:50

Half-marathon split: 1:54:45

Overall place: 9328

Savor your victory. Enjoy your accomplishment, rest up, and then get back on the roads for more!

In awe of you,
Mary Wittenberg

Race Director, ING New York City Marathon

President and CEO, New York Road Runners

Well, I spent most of the day on the couch. My mind is a rush with the usual pre-marathon jitters. My stomach is still a little tender but hopefully hold up for at least 20 miles.

Congratulations to Hall, Ritz, and Sell on their amazing runs today during the Olympic trails.

A special prayer goes out to Ryan Shay who collapsed and died during this very same race. This is a sad and scary reminder, a marathon is NOT a joke.

Special thanks to everyone that has wished me well.

Mantras for this race include:
"Man up!"
"Never, ever, ever give up!"
"Pain is weakness leaving the body."
...and the most important...
"Marcus is out there."

I'm not sure how I came out to be 29 but I'll take it.

The adventure begins!

Besides an upset stomach, im feeling pretty good about this sunday. looks like the weather is going to be good! im off to pick up my marathon packet at javits. hopefully I will score Deena Kastor's pic. The adventure begins!