There really is no turning back now. The Walt Disney World Marathon is next Sunday and I am as ready as I can be.
The past couple of weeks have been rocky to say the least. I was stricken with ITBS, forced to sit out the past two weeks only picking up training this past weekend. The good news, My pace is on target. My IT band is still a bit tender but nothing a shot of cortisone won't temporarily take care of. I am meeting with my doc tomorrow where he will hopefully give me the injection. If not-- I am confident I will finish the race. My knee is tender-- but those two weeks off really made a difference.
My goal time is under 4 hours.
I leave Thursday so I can partake in all of the race weekend festivities which include, from what I am told, a kick ass expo!
After the race-- a well deserved vacation in MIAMI!!!!!!
I will keep you all posted and hope to update through my travels!
I am so excited for you! I will be there. I'll look for you for sure. You can email me ahead of tiem what you are planning to wear to I know who to look for. I'll be holding a sign for my friend Daisy and probably a big balloon.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I'll be there too. Hopefully we can meet up at the expo, or grab a drink at a resort or Downtown Disney.
ReplyDeleteGive 'em hell!
ReplyDeleteI truly hope your first marathon experience is as positive as mine was. If I may give you some advice-first, try not to stress out before the race; relax and have faith in your training. Secondly-after you cross that finish line, take a moment and look back at the course and savor the moment that you became a marathoner. It will be an emotional time that deserves a little reflection. Good luck and I can't wait to read your race report!
ReplyDeletePatrick - nice to hear you are on the mend! This being your first marathon, don't stress so much on the time goal. Enjoy the experience of running a marathon at Disney. Things are going to happen that you haven't prepared for. If not, then you're not running hard enough. Enjoy te experience, learn, and *then* stress about your time goal at your next marathon. Ooooooh yes. There will be a "next".
ReplyDeleteHTFU? You can tell yourself about mile 19 this weekend. Harden The F**k Up! Wimp! :-)
Ha ha! Have a great time this weekend. Wish i could be there. Not really! You'll understand on Monday....
Good luck at Disney and don't forget to enjoy yourself!
ReplyDeleteHi Patrick,
ReplyDeleteI was just checking out your blog. I love your philosophy on how you measure success with happiness!! Good luck on your first marathon!! Can't wait to hear how it goes:)
Best of luck! Enjoy the whole experience and split the 26.2 into segments. You are going to have a great race.
ReplyDeleteHave a great race, Patrick! Enjoy every moment of it!
ReplyDeleteBet you did great!!!! Can't wait to hear the race recap!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Patrick,
ReplyDeleteI keep on checking your blog hoping to see a report on your first marathon:) I am sure it went great and that you had a blast!! I am looking forward to reading about your experience:)