Our flight leaves at 7:40am tomorrow. Most of the team flew out today but I didn't think I wanted the extra day back in November when I booked my flight. Might have been a good idea considering I've been sitting at home all day with a low-grade fever and sore throat. I'm shooting Zicam up my nose every few hours - yes, this is an OTC drug in case anyone is not familiar with it. I remember early on worrying about our marathon being this time of year and coming off the holiday stress and in the throws of flu/cold season. Yes, I was thinking like the glass is hall empty. And...here I am. It's not that bad - I'll be fine by Sunday.
I've laid out all the necessities and am close to being packed. All my gear for Sunday will go w/ me in a carry-on - eliminate risks. Stacey took my race shirt and did my iron ons for me - everyone puts their name on the front (so spectators can cheer for you) and I had her put the phrase "Just Believe" along the back. I said this will be the encouragement I leave for the people that I pass - ha ha - it's more like these will be the words others will see as they pass me.
It's been a fun week leading up to this - people have been so encouraging and supportive - this will truly be a race I won't finish alone. Everyone that has gotten me to the start line will be getting me to the finish line.
I have to leave you with a quote that was passed along to me to yesterday:
"The difference between the mile and the marathon is the difference between
burning your fingers with a match and being slowly roasted over hot coals."
1 comment:
But YOUR name is on the back!!!! OOPS......you must have written this before you saw it. Just a stupid blonde moment of mine....again! Forgive me. Maybe it means for you (Debra) to "Just Believe" in yourself. Yeah, that's it!!! Have fun!
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