Friday marked the one-month point till the marathon. That's right - a mere 29 days from today and I'll be toeing up to the starting line in Hopkinton. The weather has turned a little gentler, though yesterday's 18.5 miles in the snow wasn't exactly what I thought I'd be doing at the end of March.
Next weekend is my longest training run before I begin to taper - 20 miles. I'll head out to Hopkinton and run the course in towards Boston for 20 miles. Much like my training, I'm making the final push for fundraising for Community Cooks, with less than $1,000 left to raise - will you help me meet my goal?
Rumor has it, on race day, I'll be carried the last 6.2 miles by enthusiasm, adrenaline, and the promise of hugs and gatorade (and maybe even a Red Sox win!) If you're anywhere on the course next Saturday - look for me (among the 1,000s of other runners training). I'll be the girl in the ponytail and sunglasses! :) And of course, I hope to see you along the way on Marathon Monday.
My body is feeling strong, if not a wee bit tired, after these days of running. I'm looking forward to the tapering that will start in April. I'm so thankful for everyone's support that helps me get through each mile, day, week and month. (I'm especially thankful to my husband Dave for all of his extra parenting duties this weekend and throughout training!)
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