Living in limbo
- By Lora
- 12 February, 2013
- 10 Comments
Exciting:
I finally received word from the Boston Marathon yesterday that they are processing my name change and will be sending out a new registration card. Who knew that updating your name with BAA is tougher than what you need to do for Capital One? (I emailed Capital One my new name while BAA required a marriage certificate.)
This means I can finally switch over the other half of my identity, including the rest of my bank accounts and my driver’s license. I’ve been living in limbo for the past few months, which always makes for some interesting conversations.
Me: I have a reservation under Mays.
Waiter/hotel staff/etc.: Sorry, we don’t have anything under that name.
Me: Oh wait! I mean Johnson… do you have Johnson?
I always feel like I look so silly, not even knowing my own name and then having to explain the whole “I’m in the process of changing my name…” thing. I mean, it has worked to our advantage because we’ve gotten a few free desserts out of it.
No complaints there!
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This morning was another interval session — this time 3 x 1600 with 600 recovery. I’ll share my splits if you promise you won’t laugh:
1 – 7:49
2 – 8:14
3 – 7:23
It is SO icy and slippery!
In some spots that I had to slow down (in some places, pretty much stop) to make sure that I didn’t fall and crack my head open. I finally got smart on the last interval and stopped the timer at icy spots and then added that on to the end. Duh.
Of course the idea of “ideal conditions” doesn’t really exist… and while ice and snow aren’t the best to train in, it’s preparing me better for when things aren’t easy during the marathon.
I must say, though, that it would be nice to run intervals one week where there isn’t black ice on the sidewalks. Some day…
What are your ideal running conditions? Are you celebrating Fat Tuesday today?
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That limbo is what scares me about changing my name when I get married and why I don’t want to do it. It seems like such a pain in the butt. It’s nice that they were able to get everything worked out with your race. My ideal running conditions are a sunny or slightly overcast day, around 40 degrees F, with no wind.
The BAA must have gotten more strict with their rules! I ran my BQ in 2008 under my maiden name and when I registered to run Boston for 2010 I had my married last name. A lady from the BAA office called me saying that they couldn’t find my BQ time for Portland. I realized that it was under my maiden name and told her what that was and she processed it. I didn’t need to send anything in.
Wow, that's crazy! Yeah they are definitely intense when it comes to it. I was nervous they wouldn't even accept my marriage certificate! Ha.
So, I needed to check out your cool blog since I’m your February hook up for Apples & Arteries! Love it ! Glad we’re connected & you are FAST!
Ahh thanks so much!! It's been fun getting to know you
Does a treadmill count? I’m still not confident enough to run outside in the cold.
Honestly, I can’t believe that CapitalOne just took an email. I would think everything would be the other way around.
Yes treadmill definitely counts!
Yeah isn't that bizarre?! It makes me wonder how secure they really are.
I am in the process of name changing too, and I do the same thing!! I have been registered for races with both names, and it’s been so tricky finding my name and bringing the right proof of name.
Glad to hear I'm not the only one!!
We went out for burgers Tues night for a little Fat Tuesday meat!