Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Marathon training....complete!

Short post today.......

Hit the 'mill on my way home from school today to get in the last run on my Boston training schedule.....

OMG.......my training is finished!   Now I've got to run the damn thing.......

Every time I think about Monday, I start to get emotional.......and I haven't even gone to the Expo to pick up my number yet.  I'm not sure why I'm so emotional about this one.  Perhaps it's because it's been more than 2 years since I last ran a marathon.......perhaps it's because I'm that much older and all that I've been through over the past 5+ months leading up to this day......maybe it was the entire fundraising effort....maybe it's just because it's BOSTON!  Any way you want to look at this, it's kind of a big deal. 

Been checking the weather reports since yesterday........the earliest report had the temps going up above 80......scared me half to death...........latest report is putting it in the mid-60's.......still a bit higher than I'd like, but definitely NOT in the DANGER ZONE!  At least it won't be a Nor'easter like the last time I ran a marathon!

That's all for now........hope you're all doing well.  I'm hoping to have lots of pics from the Expo on Saturday and my team brunch on Sunday, so check back to see what's up!

Oh yeah, and for those who want to see my sorry splits on Monday, the BAA website will allow you to track me.....I'm runner #22243....Wave 3, Corral 5 (starting at 10:40am Eastern Time).

13 comments:

  1. Have a great time! Wish I was running it but one day I will! One Day..

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  2. you can do it, Triple B! I hope you can qualify on time (I never could!), but if that doesn't work, you can always take the charity route (perfect for a civic-minded slowpoke like me! LOL)!

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  3. You know how very proud I am of you, and of what you are doing... I will be cheering you on every step of the way on Monday

    Love, your big sister Alison

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  4. Awesome! I really hope to see you during the race. I still have no clue where exactly I will be, but I'll keep an eye out for ya!

    You'll do great!

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  5. Sorry Splits? I don't think so man. You will be fine no matter what happens. Just finish strong. Proud of you for getting this far, now go out there and have fun. Go Go Go!

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  6. Wishing you cool temps and a teensy wind where it could help! Love you very much and so proud of your spirit!! xoxo

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  7. Hoping for cool temps for you..but in any case have a fun time! Remember: Any day you can run a marathon is a great day!

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  8. Have a great race on Monday!

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  9. If I ever get there I'm going to kiss the finish line. Have fun!! Will be tracking your progress.

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  10. Bill, so excited for you and hopeful that you will have a wonderful experience "doing Boston"...what a wonderful experience this is going to be for you. It looks like the weather will be MUCH better than your previous experiences with marathons, and you have really solid training behind you. I'll be watching from the sidelines...have a GREAT time my friend !

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  11. WOWZER, its so close/ You will do great, trust your training, listen to your heart and keep your mind out of trouble (ie. occupied)
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    HAVE FUN :-)

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  12. Way excited for you! Have a great time! I'm hoping they are way way way wrong and the weather is perfect :) But no matter what - enjoy!

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