Alas, I will NOT be risking my life in Alaska this summer. Or at least not by running the Mt. Marathon race. I got a call from my sister two nights ago letting me know that I did not make the lottery. Sigh. But all is not lost! First of all, I could still put my life at risk in Alaska in other ways. Let's take a vote.
Should I:
A. Pick a fight with a moose? (As I can't imagine wanting to physically harm an animal - I've been known to spend great deals of time trapping, rather than killing, various bugs - I think this would have to begin with name-calling)
B. Try to outrun a bear? (Hey, I've outrun dogs before)
C. Dive into an icy lake/river? (I could pretend I am going for Gryffindor's Sword! And I'd be smart enough to take the necklace off first...)
D. Hang out near the Palins' house, dressed as a caribou?
Or, I could just enjoy the time with my sister, brother-in-law, and cute little chubby baby foster-neice. Okay, that sounds good too.
I will however, still be running a race in Alaska- likely the Freedom 4-Miler in Wasilla. Never heard of it? What, you weren't one of the 24 people who ran it in 2010? I actually think running these small-town races is becoming kind of my thing. Last year, all those who ran were Alaskans...maybe I'll be the first one to travel from so far away...and maybe I'll win a prize for most patriotic costume. I better start sewing now...
An update on my [did-not-happen] run in WV will be coming soon.
Stay tuned for more running adventures!
Pick the fight with the moose!!! Maybe you could get some mooseberries out of it... I think thats where they come from, right?
ReplyDeleteI say moose or caribou costume, though the latter would mean you have to pack two costumes, if you also sew up the patriotic small town one, and they are charging a lot for extra luggage these days...oh so many factors to consider!
ReplyDeletecaitlin, i wish that i didnt donate my blue sequined jumpsuit to cairo.. i think it would definitely make killer patriotic running garb!
ReplyDeleteHa ha- Haley, yes, that would have been perfect!
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