And the countdown begins-Kara

 In my post last week, I explained how I was counting down (or dreading, whatever you want to call it) the days, weeks, and long runs leading up to our big day. Yes, the thought of 26.2 miles seems so unreal to some, but it's only a mere number compared to the hundreds of miles we have logged leading up to the actual marathon. I've been keeping a mileage log and am going to reveal my number after I complete this 26.2 mile feat. One, because I was just curious to know, and two, because I didn't really want to know just how much time, how many miles, and how many shoes I have burned through until it's all said and done.

I e-mailed Jennifer just yesterday about the fact that I have had a countdown calendar on my phone for months now. Triple digits have rolled into double digits. I haven't looked at it in quite some time and when I pulled it up yesterday and the number 19 popped up, it kind of surprised me.
The thing that comes to mind when I saw that number was a shirt that I have seen at numerous marathon expos that reads 'This all seemed like a good idea 3 months ago." It still is a good idea, I just can't believe how fast it's arrived. And now, more than ever, I am ready for it to be here. I am mentally and physically prepared. Physically more than mentally, but once I get "in the zone" of the race, I think it will all be okay. As I keep telling Jennifer, mainly to remind myself more than anything, "We can do this."

Six long runs down, one one go... We've got our last long run, a 20-miler this weekend. Wish us luck...