As we drove the course people had already begin decorating with pink, and tons of "Proudly Supporting" banners hung from balconies, front yards and mailboxes.
Dinner was plain oatmeal made with water, a banana, leftover chicken, and a piece of toast with cashew butter. The orange hat is for mom to wear tomorrow so I can spot her from afar. I wrote little notes — "Keep Going!" "Run for chocolate" (Katie's idea) "Almost There!" on my Gatorades for tomorrow.
Coler, Katie, mom and I drove the course today and it took over an hour. It was long, rainy and grey. But I got to see everywhere I'll be running tomorrow and I am excited! And I mean that. (despite that crazy churning feeling in my stomach) I had oatmeal for breakfast and lots of watered-down Gatorade and Powerade (about 96 oz). Lunch was some cashew butter toast and a banana, and Larabar for a snack and dinner was plain oatmeal made w/ water, a banana, piece of toast w/ cashew butter and some leftoever rotisserie chicken. It's not really supposed to rain tomorrow, which is good news, and temperature should be decent. Tonight I put extra drifit shirts and socks in plastic bags, zipped those shut, and lined up two extra pairs of running shoes, along with Biofreeze packets, extra Hammergel packets, bandaids, etc. I am prepared! I can't believe tomorrow's the big day. I talked to Katie's parents, my own parents (dad called from LA and mom is here), and friends today. Everyone says how hard, and how long, I've worked for this. I just can't believe all those weeks have gone by. I'm so ready to get this show on the road. It's only five or so hours, afterall!
Oh, and I reached my "true" goal of raising $1,500! I'm stoked. Between my $100 entry fee and the $1,400 friends and family have contributed, I met my personal goal. That's what this is all about.
3 comments:
Congratulations are already in order here- you completed your training with enormous gains in fitness and confidence and you've raised tons of money for a good cause- you are already a huge success!!
Tommorrow is going to be such a fun and memorable day, good luck and have fun. Try to note a few things along the way that are funny/cool/beautiful and tell us about them. And remember to keep a smile on your face- a lot of people will see you and if they think "That looks so fun!" they just might run a marathon someday too. You are an inspiration to many. Good luck and remember HAVE FUN out there!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. :)
You are going to be great! No matter what.
I stumbled on your blog a few months back and have enjoyed reading your training and progress. I hope you have an awesome race and can't wait to read your race report!
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