Last Training Run Pre-Philadelphia Marathon 2006

Here are me and Joy last Sunday before our last training run for the Philadlphia Marathon.

















Note the rain on the windows, and the temp. Pretty warm actually, compared to what it will be race day at 8 a.m.:


Mostly Cloudy 41°F
Feels like 38°F
Chance Precip 10%
Dew Point 34°F
Humidity 76%
Wind From NNW 5 mph


We ran about 10 miles in the Wissahickon, in the rain. The woods were beautiful and empty. As we ran, I tried to absorb every yellow, every fern, moss on rocks, whitecaps on the water, the baring trees, the reds, the beauties. I vowed to remember to enjoy the marathon in just this way -- taking in the present moment.







We talked about our expectaions and inspirations for the race as we ran. We also passed a few other runners who were also on their last training run. We smiled, and cheered, and waved, and jumped up and down as we passed each other. At that point, the race was still far enough away, and we were simply excited to be finished our long, hard weeks of training.





Here I am, feeling ready to race.