Rama's Screen

Usually Rama’s SCREEN would have updates for you even on weekends because that’s how we roll, yo! Just for you guys! But these past couple of days, I have to apologize for not being able to entertain you, only because yesterday was the preparation for the 2009 Napa Valley Marathon and today, I, your movie aficionado, ran the marathon through the scenic route of vineyards, winery and rich people enjoying their merlot and pinot on their front porch like we common people would do with our Dr.Peppers and Coke.

It was my 4th Marathon ever and boy was it challenging! From the starting line, I was literally on a hot streak, I got my pace and it took me to mile 18 on the 3rd hour with no problem and then bam! Frostbite hurt my arms real bad, I had no problem moving my legs but I couldn’t feel my fingers and they were turning purple. Wanna you know why?
Because the marathon was held on the morning where it was raining hard, ridiculously cold weather (40 degrees) with wind gushing at about 9 miles an hour constantly hitting my face.
And so the medical team took me to a car where they turned up the heater and so I lost about 40 minutes just to get myself warmed up again.
I finished the race in 5 hours and 35 minutes. A bit disappointing, I know but I’ll do better in the next stop, OC Marathon in May, baby!
I always find myself coming back to all these marathons without knowing why. Maybe it’s the adrenaline, maybe it’s the ego trip, or maybe I’m just a glutton for punishment. Whatever it is, it has helped me lose my ‘love handles’, so that’s a good thing.