NapQuest

Two years ago, I went to the Frederick Marathon to cheer on Alina. (Read: Alina dragged my lazy bum out of a bed at 4:00am, to drive her to Frederick so she could be there in plenty of time for the 6:30 am start) I saw her off—cheering wildly as the marathoners took off, then promptly toddled off to my car. I stowed away a pillow and blanket in the backseat, in hopes I could make up some of my lost sleep while she ran. And while, she ran mile after mile, I had one of the best napping experiences of my life! It was a fabulous nap—comfortable, and I woke up so refreshed. It is one of the great memories of my life—that nap!

This year, Peter decided to run the Frederick Half. I planned on going to cheer him on, but also in hopes that I could recreate that great napping experience. I had two primary concerns: 1) had I built up that nap too much and 2) Peter is really really fast, would the decrease in time ruin the length of my nap

I drove up with Peter and saw him off. Then headed back to the car for my nap. It was another great napping experience!!! While I was asleep, it started raining very hard—the sound on the roof gently and gradually woke me up in time for the finish. Making this nap experience, while shorter, maybe even better than the last.

Also, my super fabulous and fast husband finished 13.1 miles with a new personal record (in the pouring rain)! Congratulations, Peter! ☺