I toe the starting line in about nine hours (yes, I know I should be going to bed, but I'm not tired yet), and figured I should get in one last post before the race. I have several thoughts floating through my mind right now; perhaps if I share them with you now, I'll be more likely to remember them when the run gets tough tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
1) My goal is to finish - I am not in immaculate shape, nor am I mentally as sharp as I should be the day before a race. A Boston qualifying time isn't going to happen, nor is a PB, so there is no sense bolting out of the starting gate. I'm going to take my time and hold off the wall for as long as possible.
2) I am not in a race - Yes, there will be a winner of Marathon By The Sea, but it isn't going to be me. I am not going to let my competitive spirit get the best of me during the race, because it'll force me to work harder than I need to during the run. If people pass me (and they will), so be it.
3) I'm here to have fun - I enjoy running, and I enjoy supporting a good cause. No matter what happens tomorrow, I look forward to the adventure, and hope I can cross the finish line with a smile on my face.
There are plenty of other mental notes I am taking right now - wear sunscreen, don't forget your anti-chafing items, bring a change of clothes - but it's getting late and I need to get ready. Expect an update tomorrow, and wish me luck!
Chuck is running the Marathon By The Sea in support of InterAction School of Performing Arts Capital Campaign. To find out how to donate, please click here.
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