Saturday, February 19, 2011

Austin Marathon Tomorrow

I finally got to Austin after a few detours ... more on that later!  Let's just say for now that I drive all over the Midwest with my job, and I'm USUALLY pretty good with directions.

Tomorrow's the big day.  I'm a little nervous because this is probably the toughest course I've ran ... plus, I turn into a little wuss on tough hills.  But hopefully it will go well!  It's a Sunday race, which throws my schedule off a little.  It gives me an extra day of rest, which I probably need, but don't like.

I'm hoping to meet Dick Beardsley at the expo.  He was runner up in the 1982 Boston Marathon to Alberto Salazar.  If you've never read "Duel In The Sun", by John Brant - I highly recommend it.  It's one of my favorites and documents what some consider the greatest American marathon ever.

Goals for tomorrow:
  • DON'T injure myself for Boston in 8 weeks
  • Blogger meet-up with Jon from 2 Slow 4 Boston
  • RUN the whole time ... (I've walked at some point in every marathon)
  • Finish somewhere in the 3:30's (not that important, but I wanna keep improving my times overall)
  • Enjoy the entire experience
  • DON'T injure myself for Boston in 8 weeks
Thank you for all of the support everyone has given me, and especially all of the kind words!  They will give me a little boost at the end when I need it tomorrow. Well, off to drive the course about 73 times and then rest.  Your prayers and happy thoughts would be much appreciated!
... be great today! (hopefully I will tomorrow!)
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  1. misszippyFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Loved duel in the sun! I must say I didn't come away with the most favorable impression of Salazar. But I did like Beardsley. Best of luck tomorrow! I hope you meet all of your goals!

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  2. ChristiFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Have a great race tomorrow! I hope the racing and weather gods smile on you!

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  3. gjwareFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Good luck tomorrow. I know you'll be great.

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  4. Chris KFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    You be great. One suggestion....change your mindset from "Don't get injured" to "Stay healthy".

    Thanks for your comment earlier today Jim.

    BTW, your wife it great, we have decided that you guys will move to San Diego this summer. My kid will help your kid in h.s. - it's one of the best in the state.

    You guys are gonna love it.

    Wishing you a great race, Sir.

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  5. Detroit Runner(Jeff)February 19, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Have an awesome race Jim. You will do awesome. You always do and you're a great inspiration. Good luck!

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  6. The Green GirlFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Good luck, Jim!

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  7. DanielleFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Good Luck in Austin!!

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  8. Madi WeatherlyFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    DADDY! I'm so proud of you and all you've accomplished with running. YOu are my biggest inspiration and I know you're going to KILL IT tomorrow! =) Love you soooo much. I'm headed for the treadmill right now.. Hopefully I can "BE GREAT TODAY" on my first nine mile run ever. Hurry up and get home. I miss running with you. Love you. Good luck (not like you need it)!

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  9. runnergirl trainingFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Great goals! I'm sure you will do well! I look forward to hearing about it!

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  10. Meg O @watchmegorunFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You are going to do awesome, good luck! I can't wait to hear about it when you're done!

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  11. KatieFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Have a great race tomorrow!!

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  12. MichaelFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Good luck tomorrow honey! Sorry I'm not there to cheer you on at the finish line but I certainly will be in spirt. You've got this! My blog was dedicated especially to you today :) Love you Babe!

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  13. bobbiFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Can't wait to hear all about it - have a GREAT race!

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  14. tahoegirlFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    You are gonna do awesome! Already started on the prayers and happy thoughts. Rest today and eat well. See you at the finish line! (I'll be spectating, via computer of course, but I'll still be cheering for you from Michigan!)

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  15. JillFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Have an excellent race...and remember to have fun!!

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  16. EmzFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    you've. freaking. got. this.

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  17. KarenFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    have a great race! don't do anything crazy - Boston in 8 weeks!!!

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  18. NellyFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I heard some about the 1982 Boston Marathon from the movie "Spirit of the Marathon", I just watched the last 10 minutes of the race on youtube. Dick Beardsley was a warrior, he gave it everything he had.

    I think your race will go great tomorrow, looks like it will be 64 degrees and cloudy? Sounds almost like perfect running weather. Just imagine the hills are flat and you'll be fine =) EMZ said it best - be great today!

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  19. SuzyFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    GL tomorrow! Enjoy the race and the warm temps (my marathon *relay* tomorrow is supposed to be 25F with strong north winds). Can't wait to read about your race on the flip side.

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  20. ajhFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Whatever you do............don't injure yourself for Boston! Good luck!

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  21. 64 CLASSICFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Hey--Blog surfing this evening and came across yours. Marathon tomorrow!! Nice! Best of luck. Will check back to get the report.

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  22. AdrienneFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Good luck and you will be awesome!! Go get'r done!

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  23. Questionably TexanFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Good luck at the race this morning!

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  24. RaegunFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Good luck! Can't wait to read all about it.

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  25. Jim ... 50after40February 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement. It was a great day ... I'll post about it when I regain feeling in my legs!

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  26. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Hope you had a great run!!! Sounds like the weather was favorable too.

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  27. JasonFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    So what happened? And how can you go from your house to Austin without stopping at my place? I mean seriously....you probably drove right by me.

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