This is a picture of the inside of the tent at the race expo for the Colfax Marathon. I worked at the late registration table from 1 to 5. I really had no idea that anyone would be registering for a full or half marathon on the afternoon before the marathon, I was surprised at how many did. It was fun to be there. I was probably a bit too much of a Chatty Cathy with the runners.... but it was fun. So, here were the things of note that happened:
A very fit man registered for a full marathon. I got his paperwork done and the other ladies (pictured above) were taking his money. He asked them "oh, how many miles is a marathon anyway?" When I looked at him with sheer horror, he laughed. It was a joke. The other ladies didn't get it though. They didn't know anything about races and kept calling the chip - "the timer" - which confused people.
A not-so-fit looking woman- who I assumed was older than me - and was shocked when I saw that she was 6 years younger than me - but still no spring chicken! registered for the full marathon. As we chatted, she said she thought she would do fine because she runs 5 miles every day. Oy.
I was happy to see that there really are people of all shapes, sizes, and ages who are running marathons. Well, mostly the older and lumpier ones are running the half - but still - it was nice to see that I am not the only older person with some cushioning to be running.
I also noticed as I walked around, that I know an awful lot of people who were at the expo. Like people from the running stores and clubs. I think it is scary that I know their names! Yikes.
....Edited out some mean stuff I wrote here....
Good luck to everyone out there running a race tomorrow.
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Well actually the girl that runs 5 miles a day almost runs a marathon a week, she should do just fine:)
Could you post pics of the girls you were referring to?
It's a bit amazing to me, as well, that someone would register for a half or a full marathon the night before. Weird.
Ha! I see those girls all the time around the neighborhood...whatevah! :>D
LMAO! Ohhh yeah I tell myself that all the time. "I run 5 miles a day so a marathon should be cake" Oh my. I'm kidding! I'd like to see how she looked when she finished LOL
So cool that you volunteer! That's even better than being a sherpa :-)
I was at the expo on Friday -- too bad I missed you!
At least that lady runs 5 miles a day, there are people who don't even do that or know the length of a marathon and still try it!
Still - I'd love to know how she got on.... You think she made it past mile 6 and thought... "Oh no"?!!
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