Funny orange guy walking around the expo, scaring all the little kids.
I’m here in Boise now and I’ve reached total freak-out mode which is perfectly normal for me the night before a race. I’m a bit of a babbling mess, but I thought I’d gather some of the thoughts going through my mind regarding tomorrow…
- Did I train enough?
- No, I could use another month. Time rewind please.
- Why the hell am I doing this? Why didn’t I sign up for the 10K? I like 10Ks… that’s a more doable distance.
- Oh right, it’s the bling. The bling motivates me. It’s all about the bling.
- If I can make it through tomorrow, I’ll train better next time. I promise!!
- I hope I don’t have a panic attack.
- Did I train enough? I don’t think I’ve trained enough.
- I don’t think I have enough pockets for all the gel I’m going to need.
- Maybe I should’ve brought my water bottle belt. I’m going to run out of water. Surely four aid stations isn’t going to be enough.
- My calf is sore. Oh no… why is my calf sore? Oh, right, uncross your legs.
- I should’ve done more hills. I would be stronger if I’d done more hills.
- I wish I could walk faster. For that matter, I wish I could run longer without stopping.
- I should’ve done more long runs.
- Did I train enough???? I don’t think I’ve trained enough!!!
- Did I fuel properly this week? Will it last me through my run or am I going to run out of gas?
- Nooo, the sun is going down! It’s almost time for bed! When I wake up, I’m going to have to run 13 point 1 freaking miles. Why the hell am I doing this?
- I so need a drink!
We arrived in Boise today, visited the race expo, it’s getting dark and it’s almost time to turn in for an early start tomorrow. This time tomorrow, I’ll be one bling richer!! Cheers everyone!!
Crossing the bridge over the Columbia River from Washington into Oregon. Deja vu…
AJ and James… Idaho border at the Snake River.
AJ and me… ditto, 🙂
Expo time! Packet pickup and lots of free goodies!
Never A Dull Bling 
Deep breath. Relax. You are going to do SO well tomorrow. I can’t wait to hear all about it!
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Thank you Lisa!!! Your encouragement is so greatly appreciated!!! 🙂
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You are going to run totally awesome and complete your best ever half marathon…and you trained enough!! Just train more next time 🙂 hugs!!
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Hehehe! Thanks hunibunides! 🙂
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Looking forwards to seeing that bling! Good luck!
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Yay!! Thank you so much!!
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Have fun, relax and try, try, try to enjoy it!!
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Thank you Sharon!! All done now! It went well!! Thank you so very much for the good wishes!! It really helped me!! 🙂
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You’ll be done by the time you see this…but well wishes for a good race. Your rant totally cracked me up! I did the exact same thing on the morning I woke up for my last marathon. The punch line of this story is that it went on like this for 2 full hours before I remembered that it was my son’s 20th birthday!
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Hahaha! Ohmigosh, that is too funny!! And thank you so much for the well wishes!! After all is said and done, it went really good! 🙂
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GOOD LUCK! !! 🙂 you’ll be fab!…
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Thank you Niki!! I had a few mishaps this morning, but it went really well!! Thank you so much!!
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Look forward to reading all about it. Well done you! 🙂
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I bet you did fantastic! I know the feeling…I share those same thoughts every time I run! I can’t wait to hear about your success!
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Thank you so much! I survived!! 😉
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You are my hero Paula! You go girl!
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Awww, thank you Dori!
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I’m a little behind, and playing catch-up on you here. The expo looks fantastic! reading on..
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