3 Days to Go!

Sorry for the lack of posts -- I've spent the last 2 weeks getting my strength back after being knocked out by a nasty virus.  But as of Monday, I was back to my normal training schedule.  Although my legs feel a little sluggish from not running in a while, the gears are starting to turn again and I'm getting psyched for the race on Sunday.

The race goes from Bennington to Manchester, VT.  I have to arrive early enough to take a shuttle bus from the finish line to the start.  From there, I pick up my packet and get pumped for the 26.2-mile run.  There are going to be many aid stations along the way with water, Gatorade, gels, and port-a-potties.  I'm also planning on wearing my CamelBak and bringing Clif Shots and Sports Beans to make sure I am well fueled.

Here are my three race goals, modified slightly based on the fact that I had a setback due to illness:

• Goal I can live with:  Finish the race, even if I have to walk some of it.
• Goal that will make me happy:  Finish the race in 5 hours (modified originally from 4.5 hours).
• Goal that will be cause for celebration:  Finish the race in 4.5 hours (modified originally from 4 hours).

In the meantime, I will be continuing my workouts, eating clean foods (my new favorite is avocado smeared on Ezekiel toast -- yummy!), and preparing mentally for the race.

Thank you to everyone for reading my blog and offering your support.  It means so much to have you cheering me on through the good times and bad.  I couldn't have gotten through it without knowing you're there for me.