As I wrote previously, I’ll be running at the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend in Washington DC, which has been touted as one of the best marathons to run, so i’m excited for the opportunity, but i’m certainly going to work hard for it… Its about a 4 hour ride to DC, which means its a 4 hour ride HOME from DC afterward .. which means I don’t expect to get home until around 5pm or so or later, then I start my new job on Monday morning… Ugh, thankfully i’m pretty used of running marathons and driving by this time, I think we’ll be okay. My biggest concern is getting out of the finish area and back to my car so I can leave … I’m not one who sticks around afterward for very long, I like to grab my nourishment and be on my way. I’m also concerned about pre-race logistics as well, finding the shuttle to the start from the hotel and the expo the day before, etc, etc. This is the biggest race i’ve ever run, so its natural that I should be nervous, but we’ll get through one way or another….

I guess there will be a slight change in the plan for the last marathon of the season. If you read back in the blog, I had intended to run the Philly marathon, however never registered for it for reasons not to be mentioned. Well, its sold out now, so i’m not getting in. That leaves the only option of running Harrisburg in 2 weeks, which actually was a decent course last year, I really enjoyed it … either that or Richmond, which is probably sold out… I think i’ll shoot for Harrisburg..

I was in a mood this morning and got a FAST run in today of 7 miles at under an 8 minute mile (or so), it really felt good. I hope to get another GOOD run in tomorrow and Thursday before tapering off for the marathon.. its only 5 days away!