Countdown to departure…
Posted by Carrie on 23 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Fitness and Health
I’m pretty well packed, except for the few things I’ll need in the morning, and those are already sitting in a plastic Ziploc, ready to be stashed in my carry-on bag. The airport taxi is picking me up really early tomorrow morning; there didn’t seem much value in forcing the kids to get up at that hour so the family could drive me to the airport. (Gabe was up late last night at a party, and the tantrum this morning was EPIC.) I’ll arrive in Maryland around 10:30, and then…like rocks tumbling down a mountain. I don’t know how much opportunity I’ll have to breathe until I cross the finish line Sunday around noon (hopefully).
Weather looks beautiful for the marathon:
I mean, really! Unless something changes in a massive way, I foresee a gorgeous race. Honestly, I’m not even all that nervous about the actual running part; there are so many details in the logistics of the thing, I’m convinced that the hardest part will be getting to the starting line. I’m running with a page group, which I sort of envision (never having done it before) as being sort of like a running club, which always makes things more pleasant for me. The main physical stuff I experienced in May, I’m hoping to ward off by bringing Biofreez and Ibuprofen with me in my fuel belt. And then, of course, there’s the fact that this is reputed to be One Spectacular Course. I know Washington D.C., and it always takes my breath away, and seeing it on the run, surrounded by race-day excitement? I can’t wait!
So, in case I don’t get opportunity to be near a computer between now and then, wish me luck! My bib number is #9892, and you’ll be able to see results on the Marine Corps Marathon web site. If you’re local, come cheer for me!
8 Comments »
on 23 Oct 2009 at 5:44 pm
wendy said …
Good Luck Carrie! And have a fabulous time!
on 24 Oct 2009 at 12:59 am
innovatel said …
Good lucky Carrie!!!! I’m going to the airport … Dublin is my destination and the Marathon with personal berst in my target
on 24 Oct 2009 at 6:44 am
Debra said …
Looks like perfect race weather. Enjoy every moment and good luck. Can’t wait to read all about it!
on 24 Oct 2009 at 5:30 pm
Cory said …
Here’s the direct link to the tracking map: http://map.mapnetwork.com/event/marinecorpsmarathon
on 25 Oct 2009 at 12:08 pm
Karen said …
I just checked the runner tracking and you are done!!! I hope it was a great race for you and that you were able to enjoy it (as much as you enjoy a marathon
! Congratulations!!
on 25 Oct 2009 at 12:29 pm
Stephanie said …
Holy smokes, Carrie! You ran a MARATHON at a 9:13 pace!!! You’re a rockstar!!
on 25 Oct 2009 at 4:32 pm
Dana said …
Way to go Carrie! what an impressive task!
congrats on a great finish time! you should be so proud!
on 26 Oct 2009 at 6:22 pm
Vena said …
I saw your finishing time, congrats. I’m way impressed with you running a marathon and your pace, WOW.