Problem: I made it through . Also I got my second paycheck today . I took a fourth of it to buy enough to last me until the next one ( A gas card , ground turkey , turkey sausage ( I know I do n't eat regular meat at home . ) , and a card for Mrs. K ) I feel good . Yesterday , my toliet acted up again . I was so mad because I missed my body combat class waiting on the mainance people .

Why is the person buying such mundane items ?

A: They are being responsible with their paycheck amid a new job .

Problem: It was only here that I felt I was doing well . I was outpacing people , even men , and I enjoyed every minute of it . Time passed by quickly here ; well , it was just 3.4 km after all .

What may be the reason why she is running ?

A: She is in a marathon .

Problem: It was 2 " out and backs " which gave spectators a chance to see the runners 4 times . That 's Heather Fuhr on the left and Paula Newby - Fraser handing out water at the turnaround . I was a bit shocked to see a number of Ironman competitors in the race and running hard ( I could see their registration wristbands . ) I was more shocked to see a guy running in corduroy shorts in fourth place trying to chase down the leaders .

What was the reason we could see the competitors numerous times ?

A:
There were 2 out and backs .