Holy smokes this is exciting!! Out to the Youth Run last night with our kids and niece and nephew, tonight is the 5k and tomorrow the 10k, 1/2 and full marathon. What a line-up! Lots of friends in that 5k tonight, so will try to get out there to cheer them on. Then, try to get some sleep for tomorrow's TEST!
Alright, so we've been tapering. My legs, hips, and knees feel better than they have in 6 weeks. That may no longer be the case after tomorrow's marathon, but that's all a part of the "fun." I have lost a bit of fitness this past month....just had to rest the hips, thighs, and knees. Distance running is like life: lots of trade-offs. So, I'll be huffing and puffing a bit harder, but the rest period means that I can run. I imagine many of the participants in each of the races has a similar situation. Make the trade-offs and get to the starting line!
Somehow, some way, running really does charge the spirit. Two weeks ago, I had real concerns that I might be facing a very painful and difficult run. Rest, stretching, massage therapy and tapering have combined to put me in a better state of mind. Also, adrenalin helps too!
Congratulations in advance to all the runners, in every race! And a special thanks to the volunteers, the race organizers, and the spectators!! You are the very best!
Go FarGo!!
I'll try to capture a few post-race thoughts in the days ahead. In the meantime: "This is the day the Lord has made--rejoice and be glad in it." Every step of the way!!!
Drew (Bib #2090)
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