Pre-Marathon Butterflies

Tomorrow is the big day.  Although I've trained hard, I'm nervous. Butterflies in my stomach. Excited beyond belief. It's 12:06 pm and I already have all my race gear organized and ready to go: race number, headband, racelab shirt, socks, shorts, sunscreen, peanut butter GU, shoes, Body Glide, and Garmin. Now I need to psyche myself up to have a good race. Positive thoughts from here on out... I can do this. I've trained hard. I can do it!

LAST 8-MILE RUN BEFORE LOST DUTCHMAN!

About to head out to do my final "long run" before the Lost Dutchman Marathon on February 19th. ONLY 14 miles. Yeah, that's what I say now. It should be easy, but sometimes the runs that should be "easy" are the hardest! My major concern is that I did a 2-hour bike ride yesterday from 3-5 pm. My legs are probably still tired. Oh, well…that's what this is all about, isn't it? To see how much your body and mind can take. And Body Glide. It's always about the Body Glide. (Especially when you forget to apply it before a long run!)