Yes. The time is here. No more training. It is what it is.
I AM DOING MY FIRST MARATHON THIS WEEKEND!!!

So today was the Marathon Runner’s Expo. It’s where all 45,000 runners come to check-in and pick-up their participation packet. After months of training, the time is here. And by picking up my official packet… I am officially nervous, anxious & excited!!! But it was great fun to walk the Expo with Tracy – my friend & experienced marathon runner. She did her best to calm my nerves and answer all my questions.

Needless to say, it’s hard not to get swept up in the excitement. So many trade booths. All selling souvenirs. All selling clothing. Color overload. A lot of moisture-wicking fabrics. Lots of carbo-loading snacks. Lots of things that every runner “thinks” he just has to have!!! And yes, I fell victim… and came home with more neon than expected. Long sleeve and tank top shirts. Covering my bases for both warm & cold days!

Now let me just say for the record… I AM NOT A RUNNER.
As you know, I’m a bicyclist. I love biking. And have dabbled with Triathlons… three times.
But for some strange reason, I decided to check another adventure off “My Bucket List.”

I figured it’s never going to get an easier… especially since…
TODAY IS MY 50th BIRTHDAY!!!
So I’m continuing my week of celebration by running my first marathon!!!
We’ll see how it goes…