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[balban]

I went to the race expo this afternoon and picked up my race kit. I know have my funky yellow race bag, my race shirt and my bib! I'm number 263. It all went very smoothly which was nice since when the bib numbers came out on Wednesday I realized that my name wasn't on the list. After a rather frantic email I found out that the race people had

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[surrey_d]

I'm breathless to hear how it went. You have a place to stay and a friend to cheer you on if you come for the one in Ottawa! http://www.ncm.ca/

[balban]

You're really tempting me! I actually mentioned it to my dad thinking he would try and talk me out of it but instead he started talking about how scenic the route is and how I should start to plan my training schedule.

I'm still not 100% sure but it looks like I might be signing up to do it now. Plus I would love to see you again, it's been way too long, and I want to see your house!

[surrey_d]

Well, I would love it if you came! I think it's just long enough away for you to forget the aches and pains, and be hankering to try again :)

I have way too much vacation time that I need to take, so just let me know! There is no reason not to!

[balban]

Well, I hope you meant it 'cause I just finished registering for the half-marathon. You're stuck with me now!

I'm excited now, partly for the race (I checked out the route and it looks like it's going to be very pretty) but mostly just to see you again!