Back In Seattle
I’m back in the city, nursing my wounds. I have some blisters and bruises from my shoes and my fall on Saturday. Tomorrow I will officially be 3 weeks from Boston. I intend to go out and do my last long run of 18 miles. I hope the weather cooperates.
I got in some good training at elevation, which makes me happy. I survived gas station coffee and beef jerky dinners with Michelle. At least I didn’t blow my diet down in Sunriver! I’ll carb up tonight to get ready for tomorrow’s run.
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
4 comments:
Three weeks will go by in a flash. If you’re ready for it mentally then the physical part will come naturally. Just drink water.
lisa,
yes i got my number pick up card and little book of info. all we need is perfect weather! i’m sure all will go smoothly. good luck tomorrow. let me know how it goes!
Thanks for a fun working weekend with me! Good luck on the 18!
hey lisa! thanks for the comment. right now, i’m just running 2 miles on the treadmill. i’ve been on and off doing this since about last year. when do you think i should work myself up to more, let’s just say 3 miles?
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