The final post before the big race.
The final post before the big race.
You must know that I spent weeks thinking about what I would write today. I wondered if I’d be too in my head to even write anything at all. Maybe I should be funny and fill the post with gifs and one liners. Or maybe I should be super reflective about the blood, sweat and straight up sacrifice I put into training for this marathon. Or maybe I should not write anything at all and leave you hanging–but you know I couldn’t do that right?
Truth of the matter is that it’s been a hard week–and it has ZERO to do with the race. My mom went out of town which, as you know, throws me into utter tailspin. Add the fact that my current job situation isn’t even 10% as flexible as my old job it was left to my husband to make all the sacrifice, and even though I did it for YEARS it still sucked to be so rigid and unable to help.
I didn’t have the best week at work, which has been occurring a lot more lately and my husband and I have been at odds too which rarely happens but when it does. Oy. It’s like a Cold War up in this house.
So that was my week.
The Big Day is Here!
I’ve been excited. This week I’ve read more NYC marathon running tips than anyone should ever read. Seriously. I haven’t memorized the map. I haven’t “made a plan”. I plan to break up the race in 6’s. I have purchased goodies.
The weather has decided to cooperate in the most amazing way. At last check 64 degrees and cloudy. Yes. Please.
My Godmom and my best friend are coming to see me. I have my husband meeting me at the end somewhere with the kids. 
I’ve been hydrating like a maniac and doing random yoga in my bathroom to stay calm. It’s been working.
I will have Clif shots, sports beans and mini snickers. Tylenol, wipes and spare cash–hell I might even have my go pro.
Tonight I get to go to the house that I raised money for and break bread (literally!) with my teammates. I will be wearing my #teamronald jersey loud and proud on race day because it means something deeper than just me.
Regardless of the crazy that is happening in my personal life I am running for the children with rare cancers that get treated like kings and queens at the House. That simple little fact will keep me moving forward. A year ago I made a vow that I would do this and here it is, I am following through with the promise I made to myself. I’m excited, I’m happy and I’m looking forward to crossing the finish line. 
I especially look forward to doing my first 26.2 in the city that I am so deeply rooted. Born and raised, through good and bad these five boroughs have written my DNA. I couldn’t do this anywhere else.
I’m ready. Let’s do this.
If you guys want to track me my number is 67001. Send me all the good vibes, and good wishes, I will feel them as I always do. <3
