I’m not going to write a ton today for my weekend recap, because to be quite honest, I’m short on time and I want to do a blog on the anatomy of a three-marathon weekend. But I do have three fun things from this weekend that I want to share.
Real quick, in case you’ve never been here before, click here to see why I’m trying to run 61 marathons this year to help raise money and awareness for Train 4 Autism.
Over the weekend, I ran three marathons as part of the Tahoe Triple.
– Friday: Emerald Bay Marathon
– Saturday: Cal-Neva Marathon
– Sunday: Lake Tahoe Marathon
I finished third overall in the Tahoe Triple to cap off a tough month. I ran two ultramarathons (timed races in which I ran 45 and 54 miles) plus five marathons with an average starting elevation of more than 7,100 feet and an average finishing altitude of more than 6,400 feet. Seven races … thank goodness all I have on the schedule for October is six marathons!
I’m calling three as the number of the day, since I finished in third place in a three-marathon competition. I’m pounding myself into the ground for charity, not for fun. So if you’re glad you have your legs and not mine this morning, I’m begging you to make a contribution of $3 (or more if you so desire) to help fight pediatric cancer. I know I’m taking a slight detour from my passion, which is fighting autism, but it’s for a great cause.
And heck, while I’m at it, can I ask you for another favor? I haven’t done a “spread the word campaign in a little while, so if you’re on Twitter, don’t hesitate to let people know about me, and if you’re on Facebook, direct people to the fan page!
Now, on to the three funny things I wanted to share from this weekend.
My Flight Attendant Had More Jokes Than Me!
If you’ve ever been on a flight, you’re probably familiar with the safety instructions they tell you at the beginning. Seat belt, flotation device, emergency exits, etc. Well, the flight attendant giving the instructions over the PA on my flight back last night was firing off the jokes, and I just had to share. Here were some of her nuggets:
– “Just in case you haven’t been in a car since 1950, this is a seat belt.”
– “In the event this flight turns into a cruise, underneath your seat you’ll find a Big Bird flotation device with a matching Louis Vuitton belt. Look for the exits. When you get out there, row, row, row. We’ll be behind you with peanuts and an open bar. When you’re safe, the flotation device will be yours to keep.”
– “If the cabin loses pressure, these cups will drop down. Don’t scream or panic — that will really annoy your neighbors. Instead, just put the mask over your face and breathe normally. If you don’t know how to breathe normally, just breathe however you normally breathe. If you’re traveling with two or more children, what are you thinking? On the bright side, this will be a great time for you to pick the one with the most potential.”
– “It is a federal offense to tamper with the smoke detectors and web cams in the lavatories …”
– “Soft drinks are complimentary. Beer, liquor and cheap wine are all $5.”
– “Raise your hand if you’re feeling warm! Good, now while your hand is up, turn on your fan.”
– “If you look up, you’ll see a button with a hairy lightbulb. If you press that button, it will turn on the light. Next to it, you’ll see a button with a flight attendant. If you press that button, it will not turn on the flight attendant.”
The hairy lightbulb: I looked like an idiot taking this picture with my phone.
Sign Of The Week
I’ve never seen a sign like this one. So I took a picture.
I’m not really going to explain this.
I Wonder If This Has Ever Been Booked
So here’s the motel I stayed in over the weekend.
I know, looks fancy. But it’s not.
They have a gazebo for weddings in the parking lot. I mean, I guess to each their own, but do people actually get married at the parking lot of the Rodeway Inn?
That’s my rental car. $17/day and chrome rims!
OK, that’s all for today. Oh yeah, and my Chiefs are 3-0! And my Wildcats are 4-0! I’ll see you back here tomorrow!
Hahaha, I love the flight attendant stories! Now I will forever see that light button differently (or in a whole new light — yes, bad pun, I know).
Again, nice job this weekend, Sam. The nerdy side of me is tickled by the third place in three events part, too.
I think I had that same flight attendant on a SW flight to Cali last year!!! Laughed myself silly!! I love SW airlines!
You continue to amaze me, Sam!! I thought the ultras were crazy, but topping the month off with 3 marathons in 3 days……….I’m at a loss for words, something that doesn’t happen often!Congrats on the 3rd place!
I love the flight attendent quotes! Hahah!
Loved the jokes. There are regulation sized doggy signs like that in Canada! Hmm, that parking lot looks a lot nicer than the place Quinton & I got married. It was a JotP & we went to Taco Bell afterward. So romantic! heh Happy running, you MANIAC!
Did you fly Southwest? I usually hear jokes when I fly with them. I think they are encouraged to be creative. That’s where I stayed at last year. The wedding party had a nice bbq… smelled good. I think it might be equivalent to a Vegas drive-thru wedding chapel.
That was the best flight attendant ever! What airline was that?
Good job this weekend and thanks again for letting me hang out with ya! Ari and I had a blast cheering you on! Take care!
Hey, my Wildcats (Northwestern) are 4-0, too.
Nice triple! I’ve never ran a marathon at Tahoe, but have gone for quite a few runs in the Tahoe City area. Your accomplishment is not to be minimized!
I want to party with this flight attendant.