At The Start

This morning's half marathon was the coldest race I have ever run. True story: while running on the West Side Highway, I actually picked up a cup of Gatorade that was starting to freeze.

From now on I'm using this experience as a motivational tool. As in, "Stop being lazy and get it done. It's not like running a half marathon 30 degree weather, along the Hudson River."

I'll let you know when I've defrosted.

Since we didn't freeze to death out on the West Side Highway, we brunched afterwards at The Cupping Room in SoHo.

We Are Ready For This Half Marathon!

This year I am running the New York City Half Marathon with my friend Jen. Jen and I went to Syracuse together, sure, but we actually met before the school year started when we both went up six months before the semester started to try out to be cheerleaders. Turns out we were both way to tall/large to be included on the Lilliputan squad.

After the tryout, I figured that would be the last I would see of Jen, since Syracuse is a big school and there were about 2,000 freshmen that year. She was also admitted into the esteemed Newhouse School, and I was an education major. (My dirty secret is that I transferred into Newhouse sophomore year.) Then, during Opening Weekend, I brought some bags to the trash room and I saw some collapsed boxes that had a Maple Grove, Minnesota address on them.

I thought, "That girl Jen, from cheer tryouts was from Minnesota. Hmmm." I walked over to room 301 in Day Hall, just a few doors down from my room, 309 and checked it out. It was the same Jen. We've been friends ever since.

We went to SoHo today, first for lunch at The Dutch. I love that place. The other woman you see is Kristin, who played hoops for Syracuse when we were there. The best part is that Jen picked the place without knowing that it was cool or that I liked it. All my friends have such great taste. And yes, it was snowing. Grrr.


Snowy SoHo

Whoo Hoo! Met My Fundraising Goal!

After weeks of harassing pretty much everyone I know (and a few that I don't) I'm happy to report that I raised $1,500 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They got me my number for this weekend's New York City Half Marathon, and so I rustled up some donations

I would like to get to $2,500, so if there is a company out there that is looking to match donations, or an individual who needs some deductions in order to get right with the IRS, ring my bell.

Now for the hard part: actually running those 13.1 miles!

Let The Vanity Running Photos Begin!

I just picked up my number for the New York City Half Marathon, which I am running on Sunday. The expo was okay (not enough snack and other samples. Mostly just people hawking shoes and other gear) and the goody bag left a lot to be desired. It's full of coupons. No bueno, New York Road Runners.

Of course, you can still donate to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and help me meet my fundraising goal. I'm about $200 and change shy.

Pauline's Fundraising Page

Almost At My Fundraising Goal!

After just a month or so of fundraising for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, I am happy to report that I am $407 away from my fundraising goal!

To review: I am running the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday, March 17th and raising money for the MS Society. All donations are tax deductible and go to a really wonderful organization.

Feel free to click below to make a donation. I'm on the home stretch! It's much easier to make a donation than to run 13.1 miles.

Pauline's Fundraising Page

Training In The Rain

Training for this year's New York City Half Marathon has been vastly different from last year. Last year the weather was strangely mild and I could easily run a few loops of Central Park over the weekend. No problemo.

This year it has been either Arctic cold, snowing or, like today, raining. And while I did get out there today when it was early and just an annoying drizzle, more rain is forecasted for tomorrow.

Nevertheless, I must run because the race is now less than a month away and I am still raising money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. I'm almost at my fundraising goal! Feel free to make a donation while I wring myself out.

Pauline's Fundraising Page