So one week from today we'll be running the Chicago Marathon along with 44,998 other runners. I am experiencing a lot of mixed emotions right now. Part of me is very excited to just get it over with , go to the expo (who doesn't like free stuff, right?), see all the spectators, and run a very diverse course through the city. The other part of me is nervous and worried... mostly about the weather. The forecast right now says it will be mostly sunny with a high of 69 and a low of 54. Not bad... actually, that's pretty perfect. So let's keep our thumbs crossed that it will stay like that. My main concern is really the wind. I went for an easy 4 mile run today and set a personal record (averaged 8:56 min/mile) because the winds were blowing at a steady 15 mph! Lake Michigan has resembled the Atlantic ocean for the last 2 days because the winds have been so strong! Regardless though, I'm trying to stay positive :)
On another note, the day after I wrote my last blog, I read the perfect quote to describe it all. It really sums up everything I was trying to describe. And I am sure that any athlete, no matter what sport, gets this feeling. It really makes it all worth it. After a good long work-out or race you really feel like you're superhuman for a day.
So this week will be one to relax and enjoy. I'm looking forward to the race and hopefully many more to come... not to worry, I've already signed up for a half-marathon on Halloween and will be running it in costume and all!
For those of you interested, you can track our progress next Sunday by signing up at http://www.textinterface.com/pls/text/TF_BACM_DT. They'll send you text messages every time a runner passes a certain distance throughout the course. All you need is our first and last name.
Wish me luck!!
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