Who looks happier: Me (right) or the running “buddy” (below, left) who abandoned me at mile 18?
Actually, I don’t blame him. I once ditched Seth mid-training run (okay — more like during the first mile) to have a waffle brunch with my other running buddy, Joe. I’d actually forgotten about this incident, until last weekend, when Seth kindly reminded me. Dude, I was hung over. It couldn’t be helped.
Seth — and pretty much all the people I used to run with, for that matter — seems to have a much stronger masochistic streak than I do, at least in terms of endurance sports. I’m still deep into a post-marathon drinking binge, while Seth’s signed up for a new torture program — the Honolulu Marathon.
This time, though, it’s pain with a cause — the AIDS Project Los Angeles. Check out his donation page, and don’t be frightened — He hasn’t put on 50 lbs; his photo just got stretched out.
Now — More gratuitous pictures from the LA Marathon in March (Ignore the time stamps. Jen’s old camera’s senile.):
Jen, one of our two cheerleaders: 
Seth, running.
Mok, our other cheerleader:
Me again — Check out the two happy waving boys behind me, who thought Jen was taking pictures of their chests –
That was a fun day! After running all over town to catch you guys in action, Mok and I high-fived as if we had run the marathon. And it was almost as if I had, except that I was noshing on food while you guys were running hard. Good times.
Comment by Jen — August 16, 2005 @ 1:01 pm
Seriously, I’m not sure I would’ve made it if it weren’t for you guys. After I passed you, it was all downhill — Seth got further ahead, I slowed to like a mile/15 mins, etc…
Comment by Siel — August 20, 2005 @ 11:50 pm
Looks like a great race – thanks for sharing the pictures.
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Comment by Miles — September 14, 2011 @ 11:32 am