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All I can think about is the marathon. I wish I weren't at school right now... Only one more class (three hours) to go and then I'm free for the weekend. Tomorrow I'm going to run a quick two or three miles and then pack and then head down to Chicago. I can't believe it's less than three days away.
Am I ready to do this?
I've run 303 miles in my training so far (that I've officially recorded in this journal). That's enough to prepare to run 26 straight, right? I am just so excited. I will be so proud when I'm done! I hope I don't die before I make it to the finish line. I won't. My back has really, really been hurting the past few days, though! Why now?! I'm going to ice it when I get home tonight, and every chance I get before Sunday. I bought a new shirt yesterday at SportMart... it's white and sleeveless and it's made of some material that apparently keeps you dry and cool. The weather for Sunday looks perfect... 68 and partly sunny. It won't be 68 yet when we're running, but I can live with 50's.
My mom called me last night and was on the Chicago Marathon website and was crying again. She keeps telling how she tears up every time she thinks about seeing me do this. It's so sweet! She's so excited for me... I'm excited for my family and Dave who get to come down and watch... I think it must be SUCH a cool thing to see. My Uncle Jim and Aunt Jill are coming, too, I guess. Katie ran the marathon last year, and so did my cousin, Buzz. They have been runners all their lives... not me! I hope I can do the family proud though. :)
Alright, stupid class is about to start. I'll post tomorrow! It's almost marathon weekend, augh!!!!!!!!