Well, it's official. I'm really going to do this thing. I'm going to run--check that--finish the NYC Marathon! Just me and 39,000-some odd people. Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of meeting some of those who will be joining me. I attended a gathering for others like myself who have signed on to raise money for Fred's Team--a charity for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Nervously, I approached the smiling faces at the check-in desk, wrote out a name tag, and made my way over to the snack table. The initial guilt I felt while spooning an oversized portion of hummus onto my plate was quickly squelched when I reminded myself of the challenge ahead. "26.2 miles, Dayna. Eat the hummus. All of it."
Amidst the din of small talk, a large screen displayed images of those who have run before. One picture--the back of a runner at mile 17--high-fiving a spectator--probably strangers. I was there all of five minutes and already I felt the lump of emotion in my throat. What does mile 17 feel like? 17 miles down, 9.2 to go...Yikes!
I was assured by coaches, Jeff and Ann, two veteran trainers, that they will get my butt across the finish line. To that end, I hold in my hand the official training chart! It appears I am to log 22 miles over the course of the week (which started this past Saturday.) Better get a move on...
Next update---my first group training run on June 4th!
One step at a time,
Dayna
I am very grateful for your support of my efforts with Fred's Team. To make a contribution, please go to the following link: (If the link does not open, please cut and paste into your browser.)
http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/daynaisin
