20 Miles in the Rain!

Encouraging folks to run long distances, like 20 miles, is a tough challenge. There are doubts, concerns, and fleeting worries that stand in the way of completing the goal. Throw in some insane California weather - Rain Rain Rain!!! - and it makes for a tricky Sunday morning.

But that was the challenge of this weekend. Our TNT folks training for the PF Changs Rock 'n Roll Marathon on the third week in January had a 20-mile run scheduled. I knew I needed to lighten the mood a little.

Across the twitter-verse, my friend Lisa was in Texas, longing to be in Los Angeles (don't know why though, given the rain!). I had joked a while ago that we should "Flat Stanely" her for one of our runs.

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

In the words of Joey Tribiani: "Put your hands together!"

So for our 20-mile workout from Santa Monica to Brentwood and back, we brought @bemadthen along for the ride! Below is the picture journal!

What a suprise, look who joined us!


Wow, look at the size of this Pringles can


Channeling Rhianna - Umbrella, ella, ella, ella...


Go Team! 4 miles to go!


Swim time!


Choppy Water in Santa Monica. Let's get back, BeMadThen!


Lori, Tom and Louise's victory tunnel


Westside!


Post Run Ice Bath!


For those of you who joined us on the journey via twitter, thanks for playing along!