The time is now

Again, I must apologize to the people that check here to see how things are going. I did get out a couple of days last week. Only did 2 the first day and then 3 the next. I wanted to do a nice long run on Saturday, but it just wasn't in the cards. I ended up doing 5 good miles....but no more. I went out for 3 miles Wednesday and Thursday this week. Thursday I pushed just to see what I had in the legs and it went well. I actually felt like I was running and not moving like some amorphous blob down the street. I think I might not do the 2 scheduled for tomorrow. It will be my first chance at a solid night's sleep in awhile.

I am meeting some other marathon runners from the Runnersworld forum tomorrow down in Ft. Collins. I am excited to meet some other people doing this marathon. I have become friends with a runner from Denver (hey Jon) who has helped me immensely and I am hopeful I will get to chat with him a little before the marathon, or maybe after.

I have been religiously checking the weather in the area. It looks like it will be very cool with some showers possible. I tend to like it cool when I run, but it looks like tween weather so I am not sure that shorts and tech shirt are the best clothing. I have all the songs in my Ipod and will spend a good chunk of time making the mix to end all mixes. Gotta find the best music for the moments when I need a little extra boost.

I am nervous for Sunday, I would be lying if I said otherwise. This will be a challenge unlike anything I have ever experienced. The last few months of training have finally lead to this climax. If I take stock of how I am physically....I right around 190 pounds...little heavier than I wanted....but I will take it. I have 3 blackened toenails and 1 missing toenail. The pain in my knee has gotten a little better due to the break from the intense running. I did miss some runs....but I feel like I am where I need to be physically. Mentally I will need to kick it in gear....I am racing against no one but myself. All the years of being the chubby guy, this is when I lose that mentality. I have accomplished more than I thought possible and am proud of that achievement. Only one more mountain to climb....or descend in this case. 26.2 miles.....

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of you that have been reading and offering encouragement. While running can be a solitary sport....you are all a part of team Sean and I could not have made it this far without you!