I watched a video of the Chicago course tonight for the first time on Maddy's blog. It's flat; yes indeed.
I wrote Maddy and her clan of bloggers about plotting our Chicago in-residence locations on a Google map so we all know where we are. Maddy's working on it.
I wrote my barely-40 brother-in-law to see what his plans are for Chicago. He lived there once so I am counting on him for inside intel and advice.
I called Runner Susan to talk about lodging and dining and whatever else pops into our heads.
I showed Mrs. T where the museums are on a Google map so she can plan her marathon.
I watched Runner Susan's hilarious Leg Torture #15 without the legs.
I ran an easy four miles this morning after some truly grueling 6x1200s yesterday. Those are the worst but my best was the last one.
I started plotting my food and beverage intakes between now and Sunday's final 26 mile long training run.
I checked to make sure for the third time that I am registered for the race.
I am feeling fit, confident, healthy and ready.
24 days to go.
My name is David (Dylan to some). I am a runner.
Record Book
200m - 0:45.14, April 2007
400m - 1:35.58, June 2008
800m - 3:34.62, July 2007
1200m - 5:33.2, September 2005
1600m - 7:35.7, January 2007
1 mile - 7:24.0, August 2005
5K - 23:26.1, August 2005 I-Drive/U-Run, Orlando
10K - 49:46.5, November 2005 Founders Day, Orlando
12K - 1:07:20, February 2005 Outback Classic, Orlando
15K - 1:22:23, September 2008, Miracle Miles, Orlando
20K - 1:46:09, Labor Day 2005, New Haven
Half - 1:50:24, December 2005, OUC, Orlando
Marathon - 4:46:44, November 2007, New York
400m - 1:35.58, June 2008
800m - 3:34.62, July 2007
1200m - 5:33.2, September 2005
1600m - 7:35.7, January 2007
1 mile - 7:24.0, August 2005
5K - 23:26.1, August 2005 I-Drive/U-Run, Orlando
10K - 49:46.5, November 2005 Founders Day, Orlando
12K - 1:07:20, February 2005 Outback Classic, Orlando
15K - 1:22:23, September 2008, Miracle Miles, Orlando
20K - 1:46:09, Labor Day 2005, New Haven
Half - 1:50:24, December 2005, OUC, Orlando
Marathon - 4:46:44, November 2007, New York
7 comments:
Waiting for one more location and I will be sending the map out for collaboration amd information.
I am sure you are ready for 26 miles on Sunday and ready of 26.2 miles in 24 days.
This is really starting to get exciting!
You are getting stoked. Fun to put all this together eh??
Enjoy your long run this weekend...I'll enjoy mine too :-)
You know I'll call you about 700 times because you'll be late to the start line? And by late I mean 5 minutes early. And I'll complain obsessively because I'm hungry or cold or hot or constipated. Are you sure you still want a pace pony?
and I will be praying for a cooler and misty "Autumn" weather for the Chicago Marathon....
I totally understand the OCD side of a personality that triple (and more) checks race registration.
it sounds like team-get-me-to-the-finish david is in place. that post was almost haiku-like. i should take a hint.
(I would also like to accompany mrs. t on HER marathon. so MUCH more fun!)
It's right around the corner and I know you are physically ready and it sounds like you are preparing all the rest of the details as I type this. I wish I could join you in Chicago, but Portland is a bit closer and cheaper.
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