Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it.
Damaris
As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.
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Go figure
Are those maniac stars a physical thing that you get? I'd want something tangible if I was putting in all the work and racing that you do. Another great demonstration of tenacity on your part. Congrats for that.
Trying to find some more hay to restock the barn
I forgot to say that while I was leaving the finish line area, I saw a guy walking with a friend towards me and I thought, hmmm, he looks like Ludacris. Is that Ludacris? We're in Miami so it's not hard that fathom it. Then, he opened his mouth to speak to his friend and I was yes, it's Ludacris! I got so excited for no reason whatsoever. :-D
Wait, meaning you heard his voice and knew it was him, or he opened his mouth and had his grill in so you knew it was him? I don't blame you for the excitement. My mother is convinced that she and 'Snoop are airport buddies because they were in a terminal together. Clearly we are prone to have an irrational affinity for rappers.
There are plenty of super famous people here, yet I never get to see them. I once saw Vivica Fox but she didn't engender the same excitement as Luda.
Wandering Wally
Nice job gutting out a finish. Literally.
Run! Just Run!
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Who the heck are Ludacris and Vivica? And whatever happened to good traditional names, like Emile and Beatrice?
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
Trail Monster
I'm constantly amazed by what you can do when you're handed such crappy luck sometimes! And I'm also super jealous that you'll have two stars soon. I may have to see what I can arrange next year to get out of basic maniac status!
2013 races:
3/17 Shamrock Marathon
4/20 North Coast 24 Hour
7/27 Burning RIver 100M
8/24 Baker 50M
10/5 Oil Creek (distance to be determined)
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It's all been said, so good job D. I think you're awesome.
Formerly sdnyc99
Congrats on #12!
Angela
Awww, thanks, guys.
D- what did it take for you to get your first MM star?
”Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.”
Tomas
Skirt Runner
Nice job Damaris! I am so in awe that you have dealt with so much in terms of asthma and reflux during races and have still finished 12 marathons! You go girl, you rock!!!
PRs: 5K- 28:16 (5/5/13) 10K- 1:00:13 (10/27/13) 4M- 41:43 (9/7/13) 15K- 1:34:25 (8/17/13) 10M- 1:56:30 (4/6/14) HM- 2:20:16 (4/13/14) Full- 5:55:33 (11/1/15)
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3 marathons in 79 days (requirement is 2 in 16 or 3 in 90).
SheCan
Awesome job, Damaris! How you continued on like the despite feeling so sick to your stomach is beyond me. You really are a trooper. You've earned your "bad ass" title for sure. Congratulations on another marathon!
Cherie
"We do not become the people who this world needs simply by turning our backs on anyone we don’t like, trust, or deem healthy enough to be in our presence. " ---- Shasta Nelson