October 10th, 2008
Today was 5 recovery with 6 strides, nothing to write home about except that I was out there about the time I expect to finish Steamtown and it was 70 degrees, warmer than it’ll be that time on Sunday, so it was nice knowing it’ll at least be a bit cooler.
I’ve been doing pretty good on the whole as far as taper madness goes, working on designs for Fish Pie to keep my mind busy. Last night, however, we watched The Office and during the opening montage, right when the sign “Welcome To Scranton” appeared (with that wonderful melancholy piano score behind it), I couldn’t help but tear up. Suddenly my big day was just about here and there it was – literally – a sign, the sign. Funny, scary and sweet, all at once.
I have a few miles tomorrow, 4 recovery to be exact, and then we’ll be leaving at 11:30 to drive to Scranton. I want to get to the Expo for the 2:00 panel discussion by the race director and some zoomy runners about the course. Then we’ll chill before the forum dinner at 6:30. It’s always fun to get to meet people you’ve been conversing with but have never met.
And that’s about it! NOAA predicts 44 at the start, 64 at 12pm, so really not too bad. Afternoon Edit: looks like it’ll be 67 at 12pm…not so fabulous but still ok.
This is officially the last post before my race report, so I want to thank you readers and friends (same thing in my book) for all the support you’ve given over my training reports, freakouts and meandering drivel these past few months. Please know I’m taking you with me on the course this Sunday, so hydrate well and eat a vat of pasta tomorrow. We’ve got a long run ahead.
Much love,
xxxflo
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Flo-I still have a “thing” for Scranton (since Steamtown was my first too!) It’s like a boyfriend…you’ll always remember!!!! Best of luck again.
Go Flo!, Go Flo! Resist the temptation to be as fast as you are in the early going and let the jets fly on the last six. You’ve worked hard and your race will show it. Relax! You’ll get there. Wishing you an awesome experience for your first Marathon. -Jackie
Thanks gals! Huge hugs to you both!!
Go Flo! Go Flo! I’ll have my iPhone with me so hopefully I’ll be able to know how you did Sunday evening.
I’m getting excited as well, primarily for the mini vacation! Right now it’s absolutely glorious in Seattle, and I’m hoping the weather stays that way (bright blue sky, but very cool).
Go get ‘em!
Girl, you are going to have an AWESOME first marathon! Trust your training, follow your plan, stay hydrated, and HAVE FUN – well at least the first 20 miles. ;-) I’m so excited for you!
Kat
Betsey and Kat, thank you, you lovely ladies!!
Kat, you shoulda been doing this one too, but we’ll do one together one of these days. Hey, they’re laying down fresh asphalt on Kelly Drive, so you should have a fabulously springy Philly next month, woohoo!!
Betsy, good luck with whichever distance you end up doing this weekend!! I’ll expect a report either way.
Go Flo! You the girl!!
It almost seems pointless to wish you luck, but GOOD LUCK!, because I think your so well prepared. Im looking forward to your report. No hurry, since im racing Sunday morning too, just a 10K, I will have something to do till you post report. Ok im not really that lame…. close but not quite, but I am looking forward to seeing your results.
Aw, thanks so much, dear Bruce. I’ll take all available luck for Sunday because (gulp) who knows what’ll happen? Have a great race yourself, sweetie…knock that 10K on it’s ear!
Yeah, I’ll be checking for results/report pretty frequently on Sunday, too. But no pressure!
While anything can happen in a marathon, fortune favors the prepared.
Jim, I like that…Confucius for marathoners! Thanks as always for your unending support, you give me strength. Btw, I reread your marathon report a couple days ago for a little boost. Here’s hoping I get some of the same mojo this Sunday.
Mojo Transmitter Is On!
Please, be carefeul, hydrate well and have fun! You will go for it, I’m sure!
Thanks Jasmine, I’ll be good on hydration. I already drank so much yesterday that I got up 4 times to pee last night (good for hydration, not so great for sleeping).
OK kids, I’m signing off for real now, see you back here on Sunday!
GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK! I am so excited for you, and can’t wait to read your race report! You will kick some serious ass, no doubt.
Flo – all the best luck for tomorrow. There’s not much more to say about it than that! You have controlled all the variables you can, and the weather is something you can do nothing about. So, take it in stride (pun intended) and kick some ass.
Have a great run, and I look forward to your race report! Enjoy yourself above all. Take it all in and bask in the moment!
Todd
Can’t wait to hear! I’m excited for you!!
like the wind darling, like the wind…
Cowbells, Cowbells, Flo should getting into the second half by now.
I wish I could track you now! You should be almost there… I’ll send some positive vibes!
ACK!! What happened? It’s almost 4pm! I need a pre-full report teaser! Thought of you at about mile 20 as I was shopping for living room furniture (joy..). Hope everything went as planned!
Todd
Flo’s probably in better shape than some of us nervous nellies. I’t's, what, 130 miles home from Scranton? We’ll try and be patient…