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Too bad we can't run at 6am because it looks like the temperature on Marathon Monday is going to be...
BRUTAL!!!
Aren't you glad you made that donation and let me do the running? ;-)
Whatever Mother Nature brings it's GO Time!
On the upside, if it were Sunday we'd have lightning (and that's no fun!) and if it were on Tuesday still HOT. Wednesday... rain.
I guess I am lucky! ;-)
Thank you Mother Nature.
Yeah, the picture is small I know but so is his ego... his brains and heart however... UNBELIEVABLE. Mike and I grew up together since the 7th Grade, he was the best man at my wedding, and he is a damn fast and efficient runner and athlete. So for someone like me who is slow and inefficient I knew Mike was the Coach that could make this Epic Charity Run a success. He even came out to Natick and threw down at CFNE getting a taste of CrossFit. I told you the guy is fearless!
He's been a life-long supporter before I had supporters (no offense!) but without his help Vision42K would not be possible. Mike gives, he inspires, but most of all he dedicates his heart and soul to the causes and people he loves. Man did I luck out!
All my training, nutrition, and courage would be nothing without these amazing friends. What they all share is they can talk the talk and run the run... literally. The other commonality is they all believe in the indomitable spirit and doing good for others. By doing good for me and guiding/supporting Vision42K they are in fact doing GREAT for others.
They forever have my deepest thanks.
My All-Star Lineup
Laurie Diamond- Super fast and super kind she is the rose amongst thorns and she'll be guiding me during the 20K-30K section. Massive cheers ensue!
Will Parizeau- Mr. Marathon/Hunnewell Dad he has more experience running than I do walking and he's a heck of a talker and all-around great guy. Look for me and Will at the finish. Will's got 30K-Finish.
George Maley- The only guide crazy enough to return to duty. George has successfully got me through 5Ks blindfolded. We are doing 4x that together on Monday. George has Start-20K.
Glen Magpiong- My secret weapon and Ace. Normally Glen can be found coaching hoops and supporting the Wellesley community in any way possible but every Sunday morning he'd join me for my long runs. He inspires. He is as strong as he is kind. They broke the mold with Glen... too bad!
I'm putting a lot of trust into this run... myself, my guides (more about them soon!) and my shoes.
Between my buddy/Coach Mike in Boulder, CO and Alex at the Wellesley City Sports I was able to lock into a solid pair of Saucony Cortana running sneakers. Great from the first stride.
They rock so I can roll!
After driving 13.1 miles into Boston from Wellesley (for those unfamiliar Wellesley is the half way point of the Boston Marathon). I had to take a look at what awaited me after so many months and miles of training. The Police Officer actually stopped traffic so I could take this photo and he promised the finish would be repainted and looking pretty come Marathon Monday.
Duly noted.
Why was I in Boston?? Silly, I'm an athlete in training right? You've been reading the blog right?
Answer: The great team at BeWellBoston getting me as supple as possible before the start of Vision42K... and post-marathon too!!
20% discount for V42K supporters!
If you ever wondered why the number 10 runs from the number 7 the answer is simple...
7-8-9. (say it out-loud... slowly...)
;-)
That's right, thanks to YOUR support, Vision42K has surpassed $7K, $8K, and $9K raised and we are...
STILL going S-T-R-O-N-G.
$10K is within reach!
Keep it up... keep sharing... and together we'll continue to inspire!!
We are entering the home stretch so keep up your amazing support. Over $8K raised and rising on Crowdrise!
Let's finish STRONG!
Give yourselves a CHEER supporters of Vision42K. Way... To... GO!!!
[From Crowdrise] Pheidippides was a crazy, sick runner in ancient Greece. But, perhaps more importantly, he was also an extraordinary fundraiser. In 500 BC, Pheidippides raised nearly 72 drachmas by getting all sorts of friends to sponsor his run from the fish market in Piraeus to his aunt Leslie's house in Sparta... Most people believe that earning the Pheidippides Crest is way, way better than running a marathon.
Look what the mailman just delivered!! :-)
Vision42K is looking O-fficial.
NBP and LL teaming up again... this time for an Epic Charity Run.
Less than a week away and I am feeling pretty good physically. Mentally I am either super excited or super nervous.
No in between. :-/
But one thing remains... I'm 100% super inspired and determined to make this Epic Charity Run a success and have so many people and things to be thankful for. Preparing for descent...