Shoelace Day!!

The Marathon spirit week is underway. My morning began with a delightful spirit filled text message from Eleni Kalafatis displaying her wrist with a bright blue shoelace. I proceeded to JUMP around my room in excitement, it's nice to have friends out there supporting me.

I wore my shoelace around my neck and wrist all day long at the office. It's a subtle accessory so I did not get many questions, but honestly I couldn't believe how many people did not even question it! C'MON, I have a shoelace around my neck?! The substitute cafeteria man was thrilled when I responded to his question with, I'm running the Boston Marathon! Anyway, I am sure that BIB # day tomorrow will provoke more conversations.

Shoelace Day. Check Out How ridiculous my hair looks - precisely the reason for braiding on Marathon Monday.

Speaking of Marathon Monday, I have a secret to admit. I have jolted out of my bed three times in the last two months, saying in my head, Is today the marathon?!?!! Hmm Am I focused on the marathon too much? Yes. I guess with all the work dedicated to the marathon, when I fall asleep I'm still really focused on it that when I wake up, I'm still so sleepy and confused. Sunday morning, I woke up at 7:30am and immediately asked IS TODAY THE MARATHON?? I knew I had to wake up for something so the confusion got me again! Marathon Monday is going to be a big day!

I have checked the weather 4 times today and it's been different every single time. Wendy Cashen Akeson warned me when I tried to announce the weather a few days ago, but four times in one day is ridiculous! Now it's listed as rain... but I promise not to be too upset because if I check tomorrow... it will be sunny again!

Here are the stats of my run today.


This week, I'm goig to bed for 10pm each night with a half hour of pre sleep stretching. And I'm reading over my favorite part of the David McGillavry book. The bedtime rule doens't apply to Thursday night - it's Marathon kick-off party time! Goodnight everyone!!