Boston is buzzing. I landed early Saturday morning and spent the first part of the day reacquainting myself with Boston, getting some breakfast, and getting my bib and assorted goodies at the marathon expo. The weather wasn't that great, and today isn't too much better - but who cares? Tomorrow is supposed to be better - but it really doesn't matter (although reports of a potential 15 mph tail wind made me smile)
It is hard to believe I'm here. When I was first wandering around, I was thinking about the history and prestige of this marathon and wondering if I really belong here. A whole lot of people train and run marathons trying to qualify and never make it...I did it on my second try. With all the changes the Boston Athletic Association is adopting to make it harder to get into the marathon starting next year, I am damn lucky to be here. (I'll have more to say about that after I run)
I do belong here, regardless of how I did it. I'm still not 100% comfortable with proclaiming that, but I know that it is true. What I have gained in one short day, is a deeper respect for the event and the people in whose footsteps I will be running tomorrow. There is an energy that is permeating this whole city, like the charge of a lightning bolt building and readying to flash. I decided to go soak in more of it today and hopefully get to interact with some of the people that make this event happen.
Interestingly, I'm not nervous. I'm ready to go, but not anxious at all. I will have a low-key day today, get some items at the store for tomorrow morning, eat a good meal tonight and get to bed a bit early. I am in the best shape of my life, dialed in to what I can do, know my plan of attack tomorrow, and (most importantly) ready to have a good time tomorrow doing it. Come what may, I am craving that indescribable feeling of crossing the finish line - and to be able to do it at the Boston Marathon? Wow...
It's go time.
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| See you Monday. |
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