Q: How long is a marathon? It's like 20 miles, right?
A: Um, yeah - it's 26.2 long, grueling miles to be precise. Please remember that last point two is pretty important. (A few of the miles might not be absolutely terrible, but I won't know that for sure until race day.)
Q: When is the Chicago Marathon?
A: October 12, 2014. Or - maybe an easier way to remember it is 10-12-14. (your'e welcome for the easy memory trick {winks})
Q: Have you ever run a marathon before?
A: Yes. When I was a much younger version of myself - just over ten years ago. I ran the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in 2004. That was FOREVER ago.
Q: Yeah - so you knew what you were getting into then...
A: Well - kind of. I did this the first time when I was in my early twenties and my body could bounce back from anything with an ice pack and a nap. This time around, my body is ten years older, healing takes quite a bit longer and I'm also constantly chasing around two young (and wonderfully amazing) small kiddos so naps aren't really a thing for me. So I kind of knew - but then I didn't. (Yes, I realize this isn't really a question - but I'm including it anyway...)
Q: That's cool. What are you running for?
A: Sanity. Alone time. Fitness. But I can get those things running around the block. I'm running a full-out marathon with Team World Vision because I also want to help provide clean water for kids in Africa. Clean water = education, sanitation, health, opportunity. You can partner with me by supporting me on my fundraising page. Or by sponsoring a child. (Just write "Amanda Bratschie - Chicago Marathon 2014" in the notes section.) I sponsor a child from last year's marathon when I friend ran it - it's been a great family experience. I highly recommend it!
Q: Are you losing weight?
A: HA! I love you! Thanks for noticing all my effort and hard work! But, no. I haven't lost a filthy little ounce since I've started this whole ordeal. I have, however, been trimming up. Just not sure where the weight is going (because scales don't lie, right?). I'm really hoping that the tides turn soon and I'll start shedding the lbs at some point during the next 55 days of training. Help me talk my scale into showing some progress, and if you're trying to gain weight, I'll try to lose it where you can find it. ;)
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