Couch to Beacon: Redemption

Shannon Bryan still can't run, but she believes in second chances. She's giving the Beach to Beacon 10K another shot (you know, after last year's tragic failure. But let's not bring that up).

Follow her training through race day: August 2.

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May 06, 2008

As long as I beat SOMEONE

I ran the Sea Dogs Mother's Day 5K last year as part of the Beach to Beacon training. It may not surprise you that I didn't win.

In fact, I came in 1,150th place.

But being a bright-side-looker myself (not naturally - it's part of a court-ordered Optimism Training Program) I chose to not focus on the 1,149 runners who were faster and better than I. (Well, I focused on the fact that they were 1) all cheaters, and 2) on steroids). See?...Bright side!

Instead I reveled in the triumph over 286 racers who crossed the finish line after me. Ha!

I just registered for the race again (it's happening Mother's Day, which is this Sunday, people. Go buy your mom something).

I must've really been feeling the whole "optimism" thing because I chose "runner" and "medium t-shirt."

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We're using the term "runner" very loosely - I think that's understood. As for the medium t-shirt, let's just see what happens.

My real priority is to beat more than 290 people - so if you're a REALLY slow runner or you don't even run at all but want to walk the course at an, oh I don't know, 15-minute mile pace...register online now!

C'mon, I'd do it for you.

Seriously though, placing 1,149 or better would be nice.

Posted by Shannon Bryan at 01:58 PM
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LOL!!! On the OTHER hand, if only 1,100 people show up, you could WALK and still move up the rankings!!!! PRAY FOR SERIOUS SNOW!!!!

SYNOF!!!!

Posted by SYNOF
May 6, 2008 04:42 PM

I'm running it with ya buddy. Can't wait. :)

Posted by Andrea
May 6, 2008 04:56 PM

Do you want me to show up and redirect runners the wrong way? Good luck Shannon!!

Posted by Eric
May 6, 2008 07:17 PM

I told Eric about your blog...I apologize ahead of time. LMAO

Posted by Andrea
May 6, 2008 07:21 PM

I wish you luck. Call me so we can plan your next vacation to GEORGIA..... God knows you need it after all this training/running.

BTW It's already getting hot and humid..... Call me!

Posted by Yolanda
May 7, 2008 10:53 PM

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