Are you ready for a sappy entry? Grab your box of tissues (or gag accordingly) but I have some pre-race cheese:
People run marathons for a lot of reasons, and certainly races are known for a long list of causes. I’m pleased that I could be a part of a charity team. Some of you may know that I have raised money for Opportunity Enterprises, which helps physically disadvantaged children and adults. I’m really looking forward to seeing some of those people at Mile 19, Chicago’s Charity Mile, where they will help cheer the runners on.
I also find that it’s helpful to dedicate miles to friends, family, or even places. When I’m feeling tired (as I certainly will be on Sunday) I am going to think about people, places and things that mean a lot to me, in hopes that it will help push me on. (With 85 degree weather and thunderstorms predicted, I will need all of the help that I can get!) For the half marathon, I would dedicate one mile to one person, but I don’t think I will remember my list of 26, so everyone is getting a few miles each:
The Beginning
- Miles 1-3: My dauchshund, Robin. She rocks!
- Miles 4-7: My blog-buddies. Thanks for reading, guys.
- Miles 8-10: Grandma and Lola
The Middle: This is when things start to get interesting…
- Miles 11-14: G.
- Miles 15-17: Mom, Dad, M. Thanks for the support
- Miles 18-20: For New Hampshire, the best state ever.
The End…Just gotta get through this…
- Miles 21-24: Melissa
- Miles 25-Finish: These are my miles! Go lazy Girl!
Chicago, here I come!
Oh yeah!! Good luck this weekend! Show that Chicago Marathon who’s boss!
Woohoo for miles 4-7! As for New Hampshire, well… okay. I grew up in Maine, so any New England state would be okay by me. I think it’s awesome that miles 25-end are for you. I would have taken more. Maybe miles 1, 3, 5, 7, 9… you get the idea. You are going to do great and I can’t wait to read about it next week!
Thanks guys!