It's now less than 48 hours until I run my first (and possibly last) marathon. With guidance from many, including Patti's uncle Tim, I started training about 4 months ago. I plan on running the Marine Corp Marathon in DC this Sunday, Oct 28. After months of training, speed work, hills, eating gel and gu, drinking a lot of water, sore muscles and sweaty shirts, I think I'm ready.
Patti and I flew to DC this morning and my sister, who lives in the area, picked us up. We went to get my race stuff and walked around the expo that is part of any large race, We got some stuff for free and bought some other stuff.
Patti's mother is taking care of the kids back home. My parents are flying to DC Saturday to watch the race on Sunday. There are 30,000 runners registered. The weather is supposed to be cool and sunny, perfect for me.
My plan is to stay off my feet today and tomorrow, and get up around 5AM to get to the race site for the 8AM start. Then roughly 4 hours later hopefully I'll finish, have a free banana, visit the beer tent, and relax the rest of the day before flying home on Monday morning.
Wish me luck, I'll need it!
Thought I'd share.
Dave,
I just looked up the results on the MCM website and see that you finished! Congrats on completing your first marathon! That is a very impressive accomplishment. Can't wait to read the details about your race.
--Rich
Posted by: Rich | October 28, 2007 at 10:08 PM