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Monday, May 6, 2013

Marathon coming up...



It feels weird, but I guess I'm in taper mode. The Cox Providence Marathon is this Sunday coming up, but I honestly haven't given it too much thought. Life in general has been busy. Work & home life have been pure chaos as of late. Thank goodness vacation is coming up at the end of the month!!

Physically, I feel ready for this marathon. My body feels good, my legs feel good. IT bands are not bothering me like they were months ago. Though I still feel some discomfort during long runs, they are not painful as they were. Mentally though, I'm elsewhere. The past months events have left me in a weird state. Not in a bad way, more like in a weird focused way. My last couple of runs have been hard and strong. They have been my best runs in a long time. Which honestly might work towards my advantage come Sunday. As long as I keep my mind on other things, I'm hoping to run strong.

I have talked to a few people from the club that are running this race. I'm hoping to run with a few of them throughout the course. Anything to make the miles fly by :) Race starts at 7:30 am which I prefer any day over a late morning start The forecast for that day as of right now is calling for 30% chance of rain in the low 60's. I'll take that as long as it's not down pouring.

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Oh... almost forgot! The wife signed us up for Boston Strong 2.62 Benefit Run this Saturday.

It' the day before the marathon, but I wont be racing it. I'll be pacing and supporting the wife as she does her second race, since I missed her first one. It will be a fun short race. My plan to turn my wife into a runner is almost complete. huh, what?.... I mean, Hopefully she enjoys it as much as her first race.

Anyone  local  running it too?
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I've gotten tons of new followers my Facebook page lately. I appreciate the follow and support!! Though I can't everyday, I'll try to post tidbits here and there to keep things interesting.

Any feedback is always welcomed!

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That's it for now. Next post will be recaps on this weekend's races. Wish me/us luck!!







6 comments:

Beth said...

Good luck to BOTH of you!! Sounds like you are ready and you both will rock your races!!!

Ty @tyruns.blogspot said...

Wow, already?!? You're tough. Good luck!

Kenley said...

Best wishes on that one man! i know you will do great. I mean the 2.62 miles, not the marathon. lol. I know you can do the marathon. Best wishes to the wife for getting into it. Awesomeness! Cheers!

Char said...

Good luck for this weekend.

Michael said...

Good luck this weekend! I know you are ready for your marathon finish! You will have a great race I can just feel it!

Jim ... 50after40 said...

Good luck! And an early congrats to your wife, she'll be awesome.