23 days and counting...

Hi everyone,

I got my bib number (thanks Celia for showing me how to find that!!) My bib number is: 47863. I am part of General start #3

As some of you know, I hurt myself this last weekend. In an awkard place on top of that! My butt :-) It's actually fun asking for a butt massage, the reactions are mixed!

I've got a pre-marathon dinner organized with friends and family. I know what I am going to wear. Just need to get some paint and pens to write my name/messages on my bib. I know what I will eat during the race (chocolate gu- yum!). I know what I will drink: pink gatorade. I have worn in shoes that don't give me blisters anymore. I almost have all the cheering locations set. I also have post drink locale squared away. Not sure how to get home and change, but that's minor I guess...

I really just need to get my butt in action :-) My mind is set for this race. I can see my friends and family along the way, the music, the strangers calling my name. I can see and bear the pain while I run. I can imagine my mental state during the race. The excitment at first, the "just put on leg in front of the next" midway and finally, "let's finish this off with a cool sprint". I just want for it to happen already!!

One more day without running and saturday will complete my 15 miles in the Catskills. Just need one weekend of nature and peace before the last 2 weeks. I am guessing the "butt" issue is linked to stress as well...

Help me count down to November 1st - we're just 23 days away...