Marine Corps Marathon… I’m In! Oorah!!

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I think the title pretty much says it all. I put in for the Marine Corps Marathon lottery, and I got drawn! Oorah! Looks like I’ll be running my very first 26.2 in October!!

And guess what?!! The Motivator is going to pace me the entire time. I am probably “one and done” with this marathon (but never say never), and this may very well be the only time I’ll have a chance to qualify for Boston. Sooo, if I can hang with James the entire time, I’m a guaranteed “in” for Boston as my qualifying time is… dunh duh dunhhh… 4:00. If he can bring me in at 3:55:00, I’m a shoe in. (Well, I can dream, can’t I?!)

Shit just got real…

May the Good Lord have mercy on my soul!

For MMM, I choose this:

You got me begging you for mercy
Why won’t you release me?
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won’t you release me?
I said release me

‘Nuff said…

45 thoughts on “Marine Corps Marathon… I’m In! Oorah!!”

Alittlebitoutoffocus March 31, 2017 at 12:11 am

Congratulations on getting in Paula ! Now the hard work, sorry, fun part, starts!! Always look on the bright side… 🙂

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:16 am
  
  Thanks Mike!! Ahhh yes…. the fun part! Hahahaha! I’m scared to death! 😉
  
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Janet wilson March 31, 2017 at 3:01 am

OMG Paula wow congrats if thats the right word. Now for the tough part the training – good luck girl and I must say you are one brave person. Jx

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:17 am
  
  Thanks Janet. Gotta admit I’m terrified!
  
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  1. Janet wilson March 31, 2017 at 7:27 am
    
    So would I be!!! You’ll be fine do your best thats all you can ask for. James will be with you. Jx
    
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benjaminpeach March 31, 2017 at 3:43 am

That’s awesome!!! I hope to go back to DC one year to do this race! 😊

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:18 am
  
  Thanks Ben!! I’ll take lots of pictures so you’ll want to do it even more! 😀
  
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  1. benjaminpeach March 31, 2017 at 7:18 am
    
    Awesome!! 😊
    
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Dippy-Dotty Girl March 31, 2017 at 4:33 am

Ooh that is something. I have never run marathons but I can lay my bets safely on the fact that I would be terrible at them. All the best for yours. Hope you have a safe training and rock it on the day itself 🙂

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:18 am
  
  Thank you! It’s going to be interesting! 😀
  
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Chocolaterunsjudy March 31, 2017 at 5:19 am

Congrats & good luck! And I can tell you right now with no uncertainty that I could NEVER run a marathon in that time, so good luck again! I hear it’s an amazing race.

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:21 am
  
  Thanks Judy! I’m pretty sure I won’t get the Boston time, but that won’t stop me from aiming for it, lol!
  
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  1. Chocolaterunsjudy March 31, 2017 at 9:07 am
    
    As long as you don’t injure yourself, go for it! I KNOW I wouldn’t make that time (of course I am older, but whatever time I’d have to make, I couldn’t. Not happening.
    
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2. neveradullbling Post authorApril 17, 2017 at 2:52 pm
  
  Oops, sorry… happy training, lol!! 🙂
  
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  1. neveradullbling Post authorApril 17, 2017 at 2:55 pm
    
    Lol, sorry Judy, I hit reply on the wrong one, but definitely happy training to you too!!! 😀
    
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Darlene March 31, 2017 at 6:00 am

That is so exciting. Can’t wait to hear about it. I doubt I will ever run one so I admire anyone who does.

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:21 am
  
  Thanks Darlene!
  
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runningtotravel March 31, 2017 at 6:37 am

Congrats on getting in! That’s great James is running it with you!

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:27 am
  
  Thanks Donna! Yeah, as it’s going to be my first, he’s going to put his time goals to the side and just get me through it. Very generous of him! He’s going to make it quite special, 😀
  
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  1. runningtotravel March 31, 2017 at 7:54 am
    
    What a great hubby you have!
    
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  2. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:55 am
    
    I’ll have to agree, 😍
    
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mawil1 March 31, 2017 at 6:46 am

Yore going to crush it! Yay! Boston here we (er you) come!!

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:29 am
  
  Hahaha, thanks for the vote of confidence, Julie!! In reality, I’m going to be thrilled just to cross the finish line!! Alive!! 😀
  
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  1. mawil1 April 1, 2017 at 10:04 am
    
    You will! James will make sure of it!
    
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spearfruit March 31, 2017 at 7:28 am

Congratulations, how cool is that? I have total faith in you Paula, you will rock it! 🙂

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMarch 31, 2017 at 7:30 am
  
  Thank you so much Terry!! Happy Friday my friend!!
  
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christinaoc March 31, 2017 at 9:47 am

Wow! That’s awesome – I know you’ll do great. 🙂

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1. neveradullbling Post authorApril 1, 2017 at 8:36 am
  
  Thanks! It’s definitely going to be interesting! 😀
  
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Angela Wills March 31, 2017 at 10:06 am

So very excited for you and SO VERY PROUD of You for going for it. Love You…. (but seriously… what did you do with my sister??????)

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1. neveradullbling Post authorApril 1, 2017 at 8:37 am
  
  Lol, I know right! Love you too!
  
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Susan Leighton April 1, 2017 at 1:44 am

Congratulations, Paula! I am sure you will be ready by October. Good thoughts.

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1. neveradullbling Post authorApril 1, 2017 at 8:39 am
  
  Thank you Susan! I’m starting to wrap my head around it now. 😀
  
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  1. Susan Leighton April 1, 2017 at 10:04 am
    
    You will rock it, Paula.
    
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  2. neveradullbling Post authorApril 1, 2017 at 10:26 am
    
    😀
    
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Steph McCoy April 2, 2017 at 2:41 pm

Congratulations Paula!!

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1. neveradullbling Post authorApril 2, 2017 at 9:31 pm
  
  Thanks Steph!!
  
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Janel April 17, 2017 at 12:30 pm

Congrats! I’m running that one too!

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1. neveradullbling Post authorApril 17, 2017 at 2:51 pm
  
  Oh awesome!! Congrats to you too!! Happy trainung!!
  
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2. neveradullbling Post authorApril 17, 2017 at 2:53 pm
  
  I mean, happy training, lol!! 🙂
  
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Alphonso White April 22, 2017 at 7:36 pm

I’ll see you at the finish line!

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1. neveradullbling Post authorApril 22, 2017 at 9:15 pm
  
  Yay!! Absolutely!! 😀
  
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The Happy Healthy Kiwi May 24, 2017 at 2:23 am

Your first full, how exciting!

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1. neveradullbling Post authorMay 24, 2017 at 6:21 am
  
  Yeah, but I’m super scared too. It’s the fear of the unknown.
  
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  1. The Happy Healthy Kiwi May 24, 2017 at 6:25 am
    
    I’d be nervous too. Lucky you have Mr Motivator to help you ☺
    
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