A Letter to Myself, In the Spirit of Packing Lists

Dear August 2011 Carlo,

With approximately two weeks left in Israel, I am preparing to leave in the way I know best:  making lists. As I decide what to pack and what to do away with, I find myself revisiting a familiar place in my mind and it’s where you are now, packing and freaking out about leaving for Israel. Now almost ten months wiser about living in this place, I’ve decided to compile a few packing lists for you, my August 2011 self:

• things you’ll be glad you brought
• things you had no idea you needed
• things you need to buy right away
• things you totally don’t need

Tel Aviv Half Marathon: Check!

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On March 30, 2012, I ran the Gillette Tel Aviv Half Marathon!
Yes, it’s been two weeks since then, but I’ve been busy relaxing and recuperating.

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What are you running from? Toward?

Around New Year, other people’s resolutions motivated me to put myself on a training program to run longer distances. For the hell of it, I checked out some local races, and I happened to find one. So here’s the news:

 

I’m participating in the Tel Aviv (Half) Marathon on March 30, 2012.

 

It’s my first race ever, so I’m a little nervous. But why not? What is there really to be afraid of? Besides, the route promises to be satisfyingly beautiful.

I use http://nikerunning.nike.com/ and Nike+ technology to track my progress and manage my goals. The past two weeks of training has been fun. This morning, I will put in 8 miles before Ensemble rehearsal.

I have to reiterate:  Running has done wonders for my dancing since I took it up last summer. Sensitivity in my feet, strong legs, increased cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, alone time…

Wish me luck! And if anyone has any advice or REALLY GREAT MUSIC, please don’t hesitate to share!