T-minus Seven Days and Counting
The marathon is next Sunday, and we’re both excited. We did our last long training run today, 9 miles. That’s not that long, considering, but the program we’re doing calls for tapering off on the lengths of the runs in order to ensure that runners have adequate energy and rest before the marathon. This week, we have two three-mile runs and a three-mile walk; that’s probably going to be one of the hardest training days of all, I think, since now we’re used to running much greater distances than that; it will be hard to slow it down to a walk and not go very far.
We have to go pick up our race packets and our bibs on Friday or Saturday this week, then we’ll have fun at the Marathon Expo.
Thanks to everyone who has donated, we’ve brought in more than $1500 for the American Cancer Society. We really appreciate your support of us and of the ACS. (By the way, it’s not too late to donate if you’re so inclined.)
Liz came across this video the other day; it’s pretty inspiring, I think. It’s called “No Excuses,” and it’s about how there are, well, no real excuses for not doing something when you put your mind to it. It focuses on doing something physical, but this really applies in all areas of life. (Incidentally, it’s a Nike commercial. Nike may not be your favorite company, but the message is still good.) Check it out!
One week until the marathon!
