I’m such a freak about counting down. I have apps on my phone that countdown and I constantly am checking them. Here’s a little preview of things that I’m counting down till.
Big Bear Vacation -3 days
North Carolina Trip for Nina’s Wedding -14 days
Camarillo Marathon -45 days
My Birthday -48 days
Long Beach Marathon -59 days
New Mexico Trip for Kelly’s Wedding -65 days
Malibu Marathon -89 days
Dana Point Turkey Trot (Thanksgiving) -97 days
LA County Half Marathon – 114 days
Christmas -127 days
So basically until the end of the year, I’m busy ALL the time! I can’t believe it that it’s already the end of August basically! I remember when I started my new job that our ‘busy season’ being now until the end of the year, seemed SO far away! I didn’t realize how quickly it was going to creep up and be here. Everything in October is awesome. It’s by far my favorite month of the year!
Yesterday we went out to LA County to ride the course for our half. It was ridiculously hot and a few of us were getting nauseous. It was 101 degrees and I have even more terrible tan lines to prove it. It was a fun day though and we did get a bunch of neat pictures, which will make my job much easier.
This weekend we have one more event and a 20 miler that I have to work before vacation next week. I can’t wait to do some awesome running up in the mountains and just relax with friends. It will be a great week on the lake where I can get some good sun and maybe get rid of my flip-flop tan.
What are some things you look forward to? Do you do countdowns? I think it’s fun to countdown to things, especially races!
xoxo
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My countdown: 12-hours until bedtime!!!!
By Ron on 08.19.10 9:19 am
LOL! Yes, I countdown! I remember when you posted that “Days Until” was one of your fav apps. As soon as I got my phone, I got it. Here are my countdowns:
LA RnR Half 66 days (EEK!), 4 year anniversary 139 days, The Big 3-0 (gawd!) 238 days… Clearly I need more races! Speaking of, how was the course for the LA County Half?
Btw, just wanted to add that your blog continues to inspire me! I’ve been in a funk recently, and your re-evaluation post really helped. Perfect timing!
By Aj on 08.19.10 10:15 am
ha, you KNOW i do countdowns :)
109 days until CIM
242 days until Boston!
:)
By aron on 08.19.10 10:19 am
“The Final Countdown” is now running through my head!
By Jessica on 08.19.10 10:34 am
I’ve never been big on the countdown. I am so impressed with your marathon schedule.
By Bekah @ runtrackmind on 08.19.10 10:34 am
two marathons two weeks apart? you’re nuts! tell me you’re just running one and working the other…..?
By David on 08.19.10 10:52 am
whoop whoop i love the countdown special to nina’s wedding we CAN’T wait to see you sweet thing!
By crystal on 08.19.10 11:01 am
are you going for 3 marathons in 3 months again?
By Becky on 08.19.10 11:04 am
Love love love the NC countdown!
By andi on 08.19.10 11:19 am
You know how I feel about countdowns. Especially OUR countdown. Be still my heart!!!
By Nina on 08.19.10 11:40 am
I can’t believe Nina’s is two weeks away!! AND I’m two months! Have an awesome vacation. Miss you
By Kelly on 08.19.10 11:54 am
I love how you count down to everything!
I usually count down to my next race and once it passes, I start a count down to the next race.
Enjoy your vacation!
By Nicole on 08.19.10 12:14 pm
I’m a countdown freak!!!!! yay for fun events!!!
By Nicole on 08.19.10 12:32 pm
OMG! You just reminded me that it’s 59 days to LB! Thanks!
Enjoy your trip! I like to call them “carrots” – as in, I need a carrot dangling in front of me to keep me moving forward!
Yikes 242 days til Boston!
By Katie A. on 08.19.10 1:18 pm
Im feeling a countdown page for your website!
I love to countdown things. When i was at uni, I would write the weeks left until the end of term on my calendar so I could count them down. Also so I could get into panic mode around 3 weeks to go!
Christmas – 127 days to go! love it!
By Neil on 08.19.10 2:14 pm
oh my gosh I can’t believe Christmas is so close!!! madness!
By Heather on 08.19.10 7:58 pm
I love countdowns…i have the iphone app too! I love seeing the ticks…tick down to the DAY.
By Alisa on 08.20.10 7:27 am
134 days til new years day…. my wedding day!!
By danielle on 08.20.10 7:37 am
Danica – you do have your hands full with a lot of excitement ahead. Hope you have a great vacation next week.
Countowns? Me? Let’s see:
Garmin’s birthdya – 4 days.
Dawn’s birthday – 11 days.
Become a 1st time Dad – 13 days.
IBM Updtown Classic – 58 days.
Austin Marathon training starts – 59 days.
Warrior Dash – 92 days.
Austin Marathon – 184 days.
Not a lot going on really ….
Take good care D!
By joerunfordom on 08.20.10 8:22 am
No, countdowns make me nervous. I just mark one week off at a time until it is time.
By Spike on 08.20.10 8:39 am
HOLY CRAP!!! I’m getting married in 65 days?!?! Thanks for putting me in full panic mode. I gotta get to work!
By Brandon on 08.20.10 9:32 am
Wow that’s a lot of running and weddings!
By Robyn @ Wannabe Writer Runner on 08.20.10 9:46 am
I used to do a countdown for my next marathon but this year sort of fell out of practice with that with all the races I’m doing. I DO have a Christmas countdown!! 126 more days!!
By RoadBunner on 08.21.10 9:57 pm
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