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Finishing what I started

Julian Seery Gude after just completing his first Marathon - the A1A Marathon in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
I could probably write a book on all the things that I felt and thought about running my first marathon but I decided that sharing my live twitter log that I sent on my phone during my run would be a great way to share some of the actual experience with you. Maybe later I’ll get to writing more about it. For now, just know that each one of you that helped in supporting me on my run have my sincerest gratitude. Thank you.

Of all my updates from my phone I have a favorite. It’s this twitter from when I took the virtual lead in the marathon in this post:

“Just passed leader of marathon at just over 11 miles 07:40 AM February 18, 2007″

Just to clarify, the leader of the race was passing me going the other way. :-) My family told me after the run that they were laughing pretty hard when they read that one! I ended up getting less than two hours sleep on the eve of my run and I’m pretty proud of myself for finishing given that I had a cold. I believe this marathon will be the first of many more to come!

Begin twitter log:

Now how to get to sleep? 10:43 PM February 17, 2007

Up and at ‘em – carbing up 04:05 AM February 18, 2007

At the start line – as many port-o-lets as an outdoor concert and lines just as long! 05:44 AM February 18, 2007

In the gates! 05:59 AM February 18, 2007

We’re off! 06:07 AM February 18, 2007

Passing hojo’s on a1a and now 9th st 06:41 AM February 18, 2007

Sunrise blvd 06:41 AM February 18, 2007

@family I love u! Thank you .shit eating grin on my face at ne 16th 06:47 AM February 18, 2007

At oakland pk blvd 06:58 AM February 18, 2007

Half marothon trnd off just a little while ago. Full bore only now – foot traffic light now 07:04 AM February 18, 2007

10 miles 07:30 AM February 18, 2007

@shan getaway at se 8th:36 AM February 18, 2007

Just passed leader of marathon at just over 11 miles 07:40 AM February 18, 2007

Mile 13 @ shan with Mary now rain just started 07:54 AM February 18, 2007

16 cold wet struggle now 08:22 AM February 18, 2007

@ Lorrnz Jr. – 8 to go – let us ru n togwther now with wings on our feet! 08:41 AM February 18, 2007

Arms numb need to walk now a bit gather myself for finish – circulation in arms careful now goal is 2 finish 09:02 AM February 18, 2007

Ok arms starting to feel again – just beyond 20 mile mrk – they gave out energel @ 20 – beauty! Time to run this one out – love u Shan 09:11 AM February 18, 2007

Running with E – my man of strength thx for J-z 09:22 AM February 18, 2007

23 miles now so many pains and cramps – wow! 09:44 AM February 18,:55 AM February 18, 2007

Gotta stretcher 4 me Shan, I am at 25. 10:08 AM February 18, 2007

All finished at around 4 hrs 15 :-) 10:40 AM February 18, 2007

Feeling so much better now post marathon-+8 hours after. walking the dogs to stretch out the pummeled muscles 07:46 PM February 18, 2007

Pictures from the run: on Flickr hereis this first “Twittered” Marathon? 09:22 PM February 18, 2007

Friends who inspire

Ed del Campo and Julian Seery Gude. Cityplace, February 20, 2007Shannon and I had the great pleasure and honor to reconnect with our mutual friend Ed del Campo recently. Shannon and I both knew Ed before we even met that fateful day in Phoenix 6 years ago. Ed lives in Miami and worked with Shannon at the online arm of The Miami Herald, while I know Ed because he helped me lead the national sales team I ran at Knight Ridder in San Jose.

Ed wrote a very inspiring comment and dedication for my marathon recently and just this past Tuesday he was in West Palm Beach and we had the chance to visit with him. It was the first time we’ve seen Ed in years. What’s particularly inspiring about Ed is that he’s managed to overcome two serious bouts with cancer. Ed is a fighter in every sense of the word and his faith, tenaciousness, love for life and love for his beautiful girls have kept him with us. Now, Ed is fulfilling his life long dream to become a Fire Fighter! He’s spent the last year completing the academic study needed to earn his EMT and Fire Fighter certification and he’s already got a job lined up with Palm Beach County. Provided Ed passes his physical (which was the reason for his visit to West Palm Beach) he’ll be on board for the 90-day Fire Fighter Academy. We may even have the opportunity to host him while he’s attending the Academy so he can avoid the arduous commute from South Miami. Ed, you’re truly an inspiration to us.

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