Good news, exactly a week from now, I will have finished the NYC Marathon and will hopefully be stuffing my face with every food item I can get my hands on and, oh yeah, sipping on a beer. Granted I know that if I even take a sip of beer, I will pass the eff out in a hot second. So, we'll see how I'm feeling.
Anyhoo, today was the Poland Spring Marathon Kick-off 5-mile race and it was so much fun (and I PR'd YAY!)! I decided to wear my banana costume from last year because today is also Halloween. I had never run a race in any kind of costume, so this was truly an awesome experience. There were many people who yelled "GO BANANAS!" So clever. Many others were dressed in costume as well, and it made me remember just how much I love the New York Road Runners organization. I also had the chance to wear my American Cancer Society singlet over the banana costume, and it was great to have support and to support everyone else wearing their ACS shirts. If you are at the marathon on Sunday and you see someone wearing an ACS/Determination shirt, yell "Go ACS!" Love my team!
Also, I'll have to be honest with you. This whole not drinking alcohol thing has been a struggle. I originally was going to keep it down to two beers whenever I was in a situation where I would be drinking, but I soon realized that that was probably not realistic. So, I changed it to only beer & water. Especially now. During race week.
Alright, I'm about to go replenish with some pasta. Haiiiii. Talk to you after the big race!!!!
