Counting down the last days... woke up to cold and rain and got in a 3 miler just to stretch my legs today. Last light week of the taper before the big marathon day... I leave Thursday morning for a work meeting in DC and Steve joins me on Friday. We are staying at the downtown Marriott and are looking forward to this trip and to a successful marathon.
My bib number is 34188 - although I am a little concerned it isn't ranked with the elite runners. I have found the ranking helpful in achieving my goals and will be doing some follow up this week.
My 3 goals for the race are:
"The planets are aligned and the gods are smiling" time:
3:05
What the heck, give it my all, dig deep, my half marathon times have been fast, so in all aspects of listening to Hal on the etraining from ACS Determination -- I am on -- think positive, find the energy bus that works, as Jon Gordon would head me in that upward direction and following the little engine that could model - now I just need to DO IT.
"Considering all my times and averages" this is a more reachable goal:
3;10
AND that it would be very fast! The begining is hilly and the end is FLAT -- so the terrain can work in my favor....
"Stomach issues in my last race with a little cramping has me worried about dehydration -- just need to follow a plan and have one last goal to reach for when I hit the finish."
3:15
Our plan for the week:
Tuesday - Our 2nd Wedding Anniversary!
Thursday - 9 AM - Nancy leaves for DC
Friday - 6 AM - Steve leaves for DC
Saturday - Expo and dinner with Judy & Tom
Sunday - Marathon Day
Monday - Fly home!
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