Ok, so another day of reckoning is upon me. The Surf City Marathon is taking place tomorrow and I can honestly say that I have NO idea what to expect. My last 'long run' took place 2 weeks ago as pacer in the Houston Marathon and runs between then and now have been less-than-stellar due to various reasons.
No excuses though. Tomorrow has the potential to be anywhere from a 3:35 day (absolute best case scenario), to a 4:15 day (absolute worst case scenario). I'll be fine with either. The most important thing to be is that my girl gets her BQ time (3:40:59 or better), so I'll be doing my best to keep pace and encourage her along in the '3:40' group. If I cramp, I cramp and I'll just wave her along while I take my sweet time, taking pictures along the way.
This race is very special to me. Exactly 2 years ago, I ran the half-marathon (then called Pacific Shoreline) which was my very first race ever, and the event that got me hooked on distance running. Also, it's the race that'll help me complete the California Dreamin' Race Series and give me a low level entry into the famed Marathon Maniacs circle (3 marathons in 90 days). In spite of less than optimal conditions (high temps supposed to be in the mid-70's), I'm hoping it'll turn out to be a great day on several fronts.
Tonight, I'm just looking forward to hanging out with my Runner's World peeps and fellow blogger Danica (running the half).
Wish us luck...and goooooo Cardinals!
13 comments:
good luck to you both tomorrow! i hope you don't have any cramping issues or setbacks and that sara gets her bq for 2010!
Good luck, Billy!!! And best of luck for the BQ!!
Wait, you are doing the full marathon!?!?! Holy crap! I thought you were doing the 1/2.. Good luck you crazy mofo!! You are a marathon maniac indeed.
Thanks guys..
@ jen - yeah, I had every intention of running the half but unfortunately, I succumb to peer pressure rather easily. Thanks Lori, Ryan, et al (eye roll)
Best of luck Billy!! You are indeed a maniac! :)
Best of luck to you and Sara tomorrow! Wish I could be at the FE tonight, but I know you guys wouldn't appreciate my hacking cough.
Burger I wish you good luck and COOL weather...but I don't think the latter will be happening! I had wanted to do the half-but it was already sold out...and good thing since I'm sick!
I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow and I hope your girl gets her BQ Time!!!
Good luck tomorrow. I'm sure "your girl" will BQ! Woo-hoo!
Have fun...can't wait to read the race report and see pics!
It's gonna be a hot one. I'm running the 5k and my wife Kristen is running the half so good luck and I hope you and Sara run well!
Best of luck tomorrow! You have a great story of going from a non-runner to a marathoner to a pacer, helping others achieve their dreams. I hope Sara gets her BQ and you get another PR! Looking forward to the race report.
Good luck, but, Ive gotta tell you. Im rooting for the Steelers.
You are a rock star to be helping your girl BQ.
I'm rooting for you on your marathon tomorrow!!!
Good luck! I'll be thinking about you finishing at around the same time I get done with the half!
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