Happy Tuesday? Were you off yesterday? I did a semi long run (7.33 miles), went to see a house (did not like it at all), and did some work for school (got it all done). Progress report grades are due today. Five more weeks till the end of the quarter. The end of the school year will be here soon!
This week’s Tuesday Topic: Who are you rooting for in the Olympic Trials? You can write about this topic or feel free to post any running related blog post. Remember to link-up with Kim and Zenaida! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Remember to come back for later linkers!
I am so excited for my trip to Atlanta! Not sure if I am more excited to spectate the Trials or to run. Maybe both? I am nervous for this race because of the hilly course. I did not train on hills for this training cycle and I had every intention of doing so. Oh well. We will see how it goes. 🙂
What is the Olympic Marathon Trials? It is a race that will determine the 3 men and women that will go on to compete in and represent the U.S. in the marathon at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Not everyone can run at the Olympic Trials. There are qualifying standards in order to compete in the Trials.
I couldn’t find a list of the men and competing competing in the Trials but I do know Desi Linden will be there. And that my friends is who I am rooting for this year in the women’s team.
Desi is pretty amazing. I’ve met her a few times but have been shy around her so I’ve never said much to her. One time I did ask her if she spoke Spanish and she said “no”.
She won the women’s race at the 2018 Boston Marathon in the cold and pouring rain. I watched it with my students and I think I cried when she won.
She is a very humble person. Doesn’t say much either and is always smiling and looks happy.
Desi made her first Olympic Team in 2012 in Houston. She finished in 2nd place. Then in 2016, in Los Angeles, she also finished in 2nd place.
Fun video to watch: 26.2 Questions with Des Linden.
I want this shirt.
Desi is sponsored by Brooks. You all know my love for my Brooks shoes.
Desi is someone I would love to run with one day. However, I am much, much slower than her so not sure how that will go. 🙂
Will you be in Atlanta? Let’s go!
26 responses to “Tuesday Topics: The Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta”
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100% team Des all the way. She was the ambassador for my local marathon one year, not only did she put her name on my town’s race but she ran the half and then cheered people on at the finish line afterwards.
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Love it! I remember reading that she was once spectating at a race in Michigan.
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Everything I’ve read about Des is so nice – she seems really humble and down to earth. And not only is she super talented, but she works extremely hard!
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Exactly! What is not to like about her?
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I agree, Desi must be an amazing person. Her 2018 Boston run was amazing!
All the best for Atlanta, both for your run and spectacting!
Sorry it didn’t work out with the house viewing.
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Thanks. I am trying to be patient. The right house will come along soon.
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team Des!!! Love her!
So awesome to be able to go to the trials!!!!
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Yes! I told myself after the trials in Los Angeles that I had to go to the next one. Perfect timing since now I get to do that and run a half marathon.
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So jealous. Maybe if they come to NY someday.
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And I will go there too! 🙂
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“Keep showing up” — I love that! I think that’s the most important thing!
Good luck with your half. Have fun! I know that you will have an amazing time in Atlanta.
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Thanks, Judy!
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I have to admit that I don’t pay much attention this part of running! Good luck this weekend and enjoy
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Thanks!
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Des is the best! She has a super dry sense of humor, which I appreciate. I didn’t realize how petite she was!
Have so much fun in Atlanta!
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Haha, I know, right? She is petite.
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Desi is a neat gal (well, not that I know her personally LOL)! I’d love to see the Trials in person, I can’t imagine how exciting that would be. I commented on Kim’s post earlier that there’s a local gal (in my town!) who has been trying to qualify for the Trials for the past few years. I don’t think she made it this year, but she did win a marathon in Phoenix (last month) with a 2:47:xx finish time 🙂
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That is an impressive finish! I hope she qualifies soon. “Just keep showing up” and it will happen.
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I love Des and I really want her new bourbon shirt, lol
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Oh yeah, that is a neat shirt too. She had a raffle on Twitter to win one. I entered but did not win.
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I’ll be rooting for Des–I don’t know much about the other runners!
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Yes Team Desi!
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I love Des! And, I agree I want that “showing up” shirt too!
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I keep stalking the Brooks website to see if they will be available there. I have a feeling they will be before the Boston Marathon.
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Have fun in Atlanta! I was going to go but now I’m going a few weeks later for a sorority event with my GTech daughter.
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Bummer! We could have gone together.