I have to start this by saying thank you for all the great messages you've left me. I feel loved! :) I'm getting so excited for the weekend and for Monday. We leave first thing in the morning tomorrow.
Yesterday I got up at 4:30 and was out the door around 5:15 a.m. and ran 6 miles. I did the 2 in the middle at marathon goal pace and felt pretty good. I really feel confident about my ability to run a 3:10 marathon. What I'm wondering is, can I do it on Boston's rolling course (and factoring the Newton Hills). I certainly will try. That is my A-goal. My B-goal is to set a new PR, which would be anything faster than a 3:19. Other than that, I want another Boston Finisher's Medal. :) I will crawl to the finish if necessary, but I'll be praying to finish strong.
I've been eating crazy food and in exorbitant amounts. It's absolutely disgusting. But I seriously have lost all will power this week. Of course those crazy 'binges' stop today because my stomach is thrashed. I think I need a day or two to feel normal again. My pre race nutrition and hydration begin tomorrow and I'm pretty good about that. All in all, I'm READY!
I don't think I'll be bringing the laptop to Boston so I probably won't have any updates until we get back. I will post my bib # before I leave though, just in case you're bored on Monday and feel like tracking me. ;)
Thanks friends for the kindness and prayers, and for being a part of our runner community! You're the best!!! Steph, you can bet I'm dedicating a part of my race to you. Rock on!
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14 comments:
Good luck, GB!
I know you'll finish and finish strong. Can't wait to hear about it!
GO, GB, GO! You can do it! You've done so much hill work in training... the Newton Hills will be a cake walk. :D
One final Good luck from me!! Hope to see you there. Look forward to your race report. Have fun!! :)
Good Luck, I'll try to send you good vibes as I watch the broadcast of the race.
Since my PR is 4:44, my mouth will probably by in awe the whole race.
--a blog stalker :)
God Speed GB!!! I will be following along from FL :-)
Kick some Butttttttt !! You are READY!
you will rock it for sure. i mean, you are faasssttt!!!!! good luck.
Good luck, girlie. You're gonna have a fantastic race. You trained so well and so specifically, you've put yourself in the best possible position to run your best. Now go do it. You already make us proud, now go make us cheer.
Good luck!! I will think about you on Monday. You are a strong runner and I know that you will do awesome. Have fun in Boston, too!
Good Luck tomorrow GB! Enjoy the festivities and have a great race.
Another PR! You just keep getting faster! I love it! Way to go, GB! :D
WOW ! YOu creamed your goal by like 2 minutes! Way to go!
Ho Hum just a 3:17:45 Boston Marathon day !!
LOL Geesh GB you are so Awesome! knocking off about 12 mins from last years time-- WOW
Way to Rock it out in Boston, I can't wait for ur report & pics...I know u had a blast and huge smiles!!
CONGRATS GBBBBBBBBBBBB!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome back! Great race at Boston. I'm assuming the start was jumbled, but you still ran with great pacing and closing speed. If you find an easier course, you're ready to uncork one.
Awesome...
Girl you kick butt again like I new you would!! Congratulations!!
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