So ready for the Marathon Day!

Hi everyone (or no one!!),

It's been a while! The France vs. US battle is closed now, but results will only be posted by end of week. However, there is still time to donate:

https://www.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/mar-programs/nyrrf/team/2009/donations.htm

Please remember to indicate my entry number 366304 and last name (Villette)

I would say last week was a big milestone. Here are a couple reasons:

1. I was able to run twice on my own (even one AM run). People that know me are aware of my tendency not to be a morning person. Ben's cheeks still hurt 10 years later!

2. I tried and succeeded to run the Queensboro bridge. Without my friend Heather and the gossiping, it would have been far less fun, for sure. As we cruised by, I could picture myself on running day. With only the sound of runners' shoes hitting the pavement and slowly but surely in the distance the cheers from the crowds on 1st avenue....can't wait! Queensboro, you have NOTHING on me!

3. I successfully completed the 20mile run. On average, I ran between 9:40 and 10:20 min/mile. I would love to keep the marathon at 10:15, but let's wait and see!! A couple pictures for your viewing pleasure...

Main takeaway - I need to work on pre-run attitude. Every long run has gone PERFECTLY. I talk with my friends on the first half, then listen to my ipod and just make it work. I am rarely in pain after the runs. And yet, time and time again I stress out. Last Friday was the worst. I now have a little over a month to find a way to solve for that :-)

There are only a few $286 to go until I reach my fund raising goal - get to your wallets!! Put 1$ for every mile I will run, put $26 to help fight obesity, put $50 to give kids a running start. Every donation counts and helps.

https://www.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/mar-programs/nyrrf/team/2009/donations.htm
Please remember to indicate my entry number 366304 and last name (Villette)

Cheers,

Emily.