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.
Why yes, I DID beat last year's time
Thanks for noticing.
I'm not the type of person who'd just bring that up - like some uncouth braggart.
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But yes, you're right, I shaved a few minutes off my time from last year.
What's that you say? Oh, stop! I did NOT run with the fantastical grace of grassland gazelle! You flatter me!
At any rate, I'm exhausted. Here's a runner's-eye-view from this morning. More necessary photos and commentary to come tomorrow.
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And for anyone who noticed that I actually placed farther back than last year, QUIET! We'll talk about this in the morning.




Shannon: You looked like you running the fantastical grace of grassland gazelle when you passed me right after Brighton Medical Center. This girl was running, smiling and talking all at the same time!!! As you ran by me, I thought to myself - is that Shannon who just left me in the dust? lol - I'm proud of you!!! I know how hard you have been training at the group runs. Keep up the good work!
Posted by JanMay 12, 2008 06:07 AM