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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Tomorrow is the  Chicago Marathon.

And like everyone else, I have been training tirelessley.  After all, this is no small undertaking to run 23.2... er... 32.4.... um... a whole lotta miles in a row.

It's going to be a cold morning, which will help keep my sweating down... (I sweat like a little piggy... okay, okay... more like a large piggy).

In preparation for the marathon, I have been carbo-loading for the last 20 or 30 years, and resting up for days at a time.

The marathon runs through more than 20 of Chicago's local neighbourhoods, giving the participants a good look at Chicago's diversity.

Wish me luck... (I'm going to need it).

 

 

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 ALAN MAY, Realtor®   
Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, 2934 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Office: 847.869.7300      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com
Evanston Real Estate & North Shore Real Estate • Licensed in Illinois

   

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LaNita Cates
REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL

Good luck Alan! I used to live and work in Evanston but haven't been up that way in 18 years or more. Have fun!

Oct 10, 2014 11:45 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I've been carbo loading for nearly a half century and plan to keep that prep up... as for running the race, not so much.  Good luck.  I want to see a video of you crossing the finish line.

Oct 10, 2014 11:50 PM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

I think you deserve a terrific amount of respect for even trying! I'd be there as well if it wasn't for my bad knees, 40 extra pounds and a whole lotta other other things (as in I like to breathe)! Go for it!!

Oct 11, 2014 12:26 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Alan. I am really impressed. I didn't know you were planning this and I will keep you in my thoughts.

Oct 11, 2014 12:42 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I thought you were running for pizza. Does the pizza come after?

Oct 11, 2014 12:57 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

My knees are hurting just thinking about. Be safe and don't pull anything you shouldn't pull.

Oct 11, 2014 01:28 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Access - Schertz, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

I've got the carbo loading down myself lol...marathons, nope.  Lots of luck to you :)!

Oct 11, 2014 07:21 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

ROFL...you have been carbo loading for the last 20 or 30 years...you crack me up!  Good luck!

Oct 11, 2014 08:00 AM
Laura Filip
Laura Filip Broker , Opening doors for All Seasons of Life - Whitesboro, TX
What can we do for you today?

Good luck Sir have a blessed day and enjoy the  running as it is better you than be run run run.... Have a a great time Sir. 

Oct 11, 2014 09:38 AM
Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Alan, I used to be a dedicated runner and would be out there 4-5 mornings a week. Then the knees got sore. Now when the urge hits me, I will sit down until it passes. Good Luck

Oct 11, 2014 09:56 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
A moving experience!

LaNita - uh... thank you?

Tammy - I'd love to see that, too.

Tom - hmmm... sounds similar over here.

Joe - oh, don't worry... I won't be pullin' nothing.

Brenda - me, too.

Susan - then my job here, is done.

Laura - having a great time, already.

Ed - I have the very same regimen.

Oct 11, 2014 12:32 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Well gee Alan, I have been undergoing the same training regimen. Maybe I too could run the 26.2 miles. That's not too far is it?

Oct 11, 2014 01:28 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

I seem to recall when a famous female marathon runner ran and won the 26 plus mile thing.  She did it about 4 weeks following arthroscopic knee surgery.

Joan Benoit is her name and she's still the record holder.   A little thing at 5 feet tall and 100 lbs. 

Big heart no doubt.

 

 

Oct 11, 2014 10:50 PM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
A moving experience!

Tom - sure... 26.2 miles... that's 1/3 of a marathon... right?

Lenn - no doubt.

Oct 12, 2014 01:14 AM
Judy Greenberg
Coldwell Banker Long Grove - Buffalo Grove, IL
Coldwell Banker - Buffalo Grove - Long Grove Homes

I'm so impressed!  Let us know how it went

Oct 12, 2014 08:33 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Alan~ What's up with all this marathon talk? Are you really going to run? Walk? If so, more power to you. Not for me!

Oct 12, 2014 09:10 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
A moving experience!

Judy - don't be too impressed.

Donna - maybe next year.

Oct 12, 2014 09:48 AM
Dale Bledsoe
Crown Key Realty - Tracy, CA
Realtor in Tracy, California

Carbo loading is vital to the success of any marathon or greater athlete. I congratulate you for putting in thirty years of prep work. That is some serious diligence. Seriously, I hope it went well and you were able to finish.

Oct 13, 2014 02:04 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
A moving experience!

Dale - it went very well... no major effort at all.

Oct 13, 2014 06:06 AM
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