24, 10.16, and 20618

Wow. I'm sorry I didn't log stuff sooner. You could have really heard some interesting stories (griping) about the sub-zero runs and my general 'malaiziness' this winter! Anyway, feeling more energized these days, and hope you're enjoying the periodic updates.

So, a quick look at the calendar, clock, and BAA.org website tells me:

24 days to go...I'm starting to get excited about the Marathon and hope many of you locals can sneak away from work for a bit to watch the race. I was energized by all the friends and family lining the route last year...someone to potentially see every 5-7 miles or so -- I'll post my ETA for specific route locations in a couple of weeks, once I gauge my likely pace and timing of crossing the Start Line.

10.16 refers to my run mileage today (up over the top of Heartbreak and a bit farther, since I 'didn't get around to' my 8-miler yesterday -- I slack off, but then I feel guilty). It was a great spring day for a run, though the clouds looked more threatening by the end of my run. Given my "summit" of Heartbreak Hill today, I'll likely replace the charity 21-miler tomorrow with an 'out and back' from my house to the Start Line (~22 miles, but no big hill at the end). Saturday marks 'moving furniture out' day, as we are about to undergo some major renovation at the house. I wonder how stable my legs will feel hauling our sofas, side table and other furniture out after running 22 miles in the a.m. ...hmmm...can't wait to read Sunday's log, myself! Thanks to Gary O. for taking time out on his birthday to help me move that furniture (if not join me for the run).

Finally, I found out yesterday that my official 'bib' number for the race will be: 20618 (a demotion from last year's 19348, but once again, I'm just happy to have been nominated). For those of you tracking my progress on race day, take note.

In the meantime, have a great weekend. Paul