I'll be there!

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Well, add me to the list of one who runs with the flu LOL-ran only 17.1 today instead of the scheduled 19. But, as I was loaded up with orange juice and lots of drugs/tylenol, it felt pretty nice(temp was in high teens, yet there was no wind). 21 is on tap for next Sat, which is usually my longest pre-marathon distance..........Run Well All.........

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^^ I plan on doing 22 this weekend and then I will start tapering!

However, I feel like getting just a couple of miles closer to the 26.2 distance will give me a little more confidence come race day. But, this is my first marathon so what do I know!!!!

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Actually you just may know alot more than you realize! Before I ran my first of 6 marathons 21 mos ago, a co-worker advised me to do a 22 miler, which I did 3 weeks before the big race. It was the BEST advice I ever got vis-a-vis marathoning. I remember hitting mile 23 of my first marathon and thinking "I got this thing in the bag". Enjoy your 22 miler this weekend.......

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Hi everyone,

I'll be running my final long run this weekend - 22 miles. I've had success in the past with completing three long runs of 20 miles +. I haven't gone over 23 miles and I've done well in my previous marathons. In my eyes, nothing can prepare you for the last 3 miles of the race. It isn't about training or preparation - it's all about guts. If you've got the guts, you'll get through the race.

Good luck to everyone this weekend! Just a few more weeks until that beach party!

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Well, ran my 21.1 miler today, which is my usual longest run before a marathon. It was cold-9 degrees, I was tired and neither Rev. Running Buddy nor I felt like running fast. But hey, I got 'er done..........

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I'm nearly ready. I don't pack in the miles as much as the serious trainers in the marathon, but I usually put my runs on the quality side more than quantity. Let's just say my runs are for my benefit, not to make the distance, but go and have a great time with the minimal pain.

Yeah, my longest run was 12 miles of rolling hills to get training for this race, but I feel very comfortable. Then again, I'm going at about 8:30 pace (comfortable), but I listed myself as 4:00:00 on the Shamrock as to my first Half-Marathon results from last year.

Shockingly, I don't run no more than 23 mpw, when I'm training for marathons/half-marathons. Oh well, I came for a challenge and it will be fun.

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Well, I ended up doing 20 on the DREADMILL!!! I can't believe it! I have never done more than 8 on the dreadmill previously. I felt pretty good after the 20, though.

I'm struggling with my mindset for this race. I really need some last minute good words, you know? With my struggle to get in the weekly miles I'm not feeling very confident but with my pretty good long runs I am feeling confident. I go back & forth all the time playing out the marathon in my mind and wondering how I'll actually do in the end. I guess I'll just have to keep reminding myself that I finished my first marathon even after throwing up NINE TIMES throughout the course! SGH - I'm sure you are thinking "THANK GOD I am faster than Diva so I don't have to deal with that during this race!" hehe!

Hey, are we going to meet up anywhere before the race????

Wings -- Happy Anniversary to you! Outstanding progress!! Shamrock will be a great celebration. I wish I knew more about parking. There are public lots near the oceanfront and the streets have some parking. I stayed in a hotel last year so it wasn't an issue. Looks like you'll be leaving early to come in, right? You are farther out than I am. (Elizabeth City)

Diva, you crazy treadmill woman. I think I've trudged through 18 on one of those. I should take my own advice on this, but I think the more you go into the race worried about the outcome, the more mental anguish you create for yourself which isn't helpful. We can remind each other to RELAX.

I don't know about meeting up. When would be good? Saturday morning I'm spectating the 8K which my boyfriend is running. I have a running club dinner on Saturday night. I will probably hit the Expo Friday late afternoon, but maybe go back Saturday, too. Sunday assuming we survive post-race is open, as well.

dorf -- lucky for you you've got youth on your side. Be prepared for the going to get tough at some point on the course. Start as slowly as is humanly comfortable for you and just take it really, really nice and easy. Feel like you're out for a very easy jog. Slower than 8:30 even maybe? (That's just my opinion and feel free to ignore it.) But remember you have lots of beer to legally drink at the end; the easier you take it, the more up for celebrating you'll be.


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