Okay the countdown is short. It went from roughly 350 days to just 4!!! I leave in less than 48 hours! How can I add any more exclamations to emphasize how much of a wreck my mind is in?
Work is crazy busy thus I will try to keep this short. Add to that I have a seminar tomorrow when I could really use the day in the office.
The following are things I am stressing about that I think all first time marathoners do and even veterans:
WEATHER!!!-I have been keeping an eye on it since about a month ago. First it was the farmers almanac. Then it was the 15 day forecast. Then it was the 10 day. Now the 5 day. The weather has been from mid-40s lows to mid-60 highs. Then yesterday it was 20+ mph wind and lows in 20s and highs in low 50s. Then today high 50s with lows in mid 30s at time of race. I will keep an eye on it but I need to relax and realize I can't control that aspect. A start of mid to high 30s and not get hotter than 55 during the marathon would be fine by me! Just stay away wind and low 30s!
Clothing-This ties with the above. I also am wondering, do I buy a shirt so I can have this outfit that is matching? That sounded totally non-manly but I don't have to delete that. I am hoping I only have to wear a shirt and shorts, with a long sleeve I can tie around the waste at max.
Packing-Getting all I need packed. Will I forget my shoes? No, I will wear them to the airport.
Running-Can I run 26.2 miles? I have ran 20 miles 7x during my training. I've had a 50 mile week. I've had a few 40 mile weeks. I know I can, but at 8:35/mi? Ahhh!!!
Work-So much to do so I will end it with. I hope I get it figured out but I feel a midnight coming in is part of the day most likely.
More on Friday from my iPhone after going through the expo and travel!
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