OK - for those of you tracking me in 'real time', you should have received a 'test' e-mail today from BAA.
For those who want to log on to track progress, go to http://www.baa.org/ and my bib # is: 20618.
For any brave souls lining the route, my bib # will be pinned to my left thigh.
I will be wearing my black knit/fleece hat or hood (if wind allows, will have a red, Red Sox visor wrapped around my winter headgear), black pants, blue jacket, but with a white T-shirt over it (I've ironed a small GBFB logo and "Can Do. Attitude is a Decision" on the shirt); but, if you still can't see me, I'm also going to be wearing a yellow, inflatable duck (wrapped around my waist), b/c, it will indeed be a good day for...well, you get the idea. Be warned...if the wind proves to be too much, I'm ditching the duck along the way, so headgear and/or my bib # is best way to spot me.
So, as I prepare for bed, I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who's been so supportive so far, and please keep me (and a tailwind) in your thoughts and prayers for Monday.
Also, please remember as you think about how crazy this is...there is someone homeless that deals with far worse conditions for more than 4 +/- hours per year, and there are people in your neighborhood that are struggling to find the resources to feed themselves and their families... thank you for doing what you can to help wherever and whenever you can.
Much like last year, I am filled with the positive energy, gratitude, and humility that this experience brings to bear. (yellow duck not-withstanding) :-)
Be well, Paul
About Me
- running4it
- I am humbled to announce that I'll be running my 8th (!) Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. I'll be running in support of the Natick Service Council to honor its 50th anniversary of "neighbors helping neighbors." I had a successful rookie year in ’06, completing 3 full marathons and 2 half-marathons, “running” (staggering?) about 500 miles overall. THANK YOU again to my family for their ongoing love and support and thanks to the many of you for providing moral and financial support. It’s been a transforming experience having completed 15 marathons over the past 7 years. If you are willing and able to do so again in the coming this year, I’d be grateful for your tax-deductible contribution to this extremely worthy cause on my behalf. Thank you for your kind consideration. Sincerely, Paul
"Flying" through Natick in 2009
Running the 1st of 2 Marathons in 2 weeks
Helping Pine Street in 2008
Stopping to Thank Supporters of Pine Street Inn
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Been thinking about you intermittently throughout the cold, rainy, windy night. THanks for inspiring us to bring forth our best, to reach deep and find the strength to move through whatever is challenging us. And thanks for spreading awareness of the realities of hunger and homelessness. In the words of someone not of my generation, you rock!
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