One week away

Less than one week away from the marathon and all I want to think about is what I'm going to eat and drink after I finish. I do realize that there are few options that would actually be satisfying after running 26 miles, so I'll go easy on my stomach for at least a few hours post-run.

There were a few times during training that I lost 4-6 pounds over the course of a long run, so if I look very famished late Monday afternoon I'll make sure to eat a lot the following day. And I don't plan on messing around with any salads or cereal after the marathon, I'm going back to the heavy stuff: pizza, burritos, and a cheeseburger (not all at once of course).

I don't think there is any other week of training as mentally gruelling as this week. Running when it was 2 degrees outside at the start of February was tough, but just trying to keep all the emotions in check at this point is far more challenging. I know what to expect this year and I am looking forward to finally getting to expo Friday. Looking for some new Nike running gear.

I will be getting in 3 more runs before Monday; 4 miles Tuesday night, 7 miles Thursday night, and a 3 mile run along the Charles River Saturday morning. I invite anyone to join a marathon runner for that 3 mile run Saturday--I'll be taking it easy don't worry.

I also have to say that I am very happy that so many have helped me raise $6,518.20 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Still so much work to do.