Progress Report: T - 5 days

THE MARATHON IS IN 5 DAYS.

Excuse my volume, but shit's about to get real.

Last night I went for my last long run (about 7.5k), and it felt great. I went with my friend Zoran and we were soarin' (see what I just did there? hilarity). For serious though, our time has improved so much over the past month and it just feels so nice. To be able to accomplish so much in so little time is a true testament to the idea that when you put your mind to something, it can really work.

So the marathon is this coming Sunday and I have been instructed by my friend and runner extraordinaire Darren Weldrick that I can not do any more long runs until the race itself. I would be lying if I said that this upsets me. No no.. it RELIEVES me. Yes, I have loved this process. And, yes, it has been rewarding. But I gotta say the idea of chilling a bit this week is sweet music to my ears.

So here is my pre-marathon plan for the next 5 days:

- as much hot yoga as possible: this will limber me up and reinforce my ability to stay focused. namaste.

- catch up on the last few episodes of Gossip Girl: this will chill me out and also inspire any tactics I may need to use against possible marathon villains.

- drink MORE SHAKES: I admit, there has been much more fro yo in my life in the past couple of weeks than I can be proud of.

- sleep: if I can find the time time between school, work, work, and work.

- create a KICK ASS 2 hour playlist that will make me run like the wind: suggestions much appreciated.

- buy iPod shuffle: because boob sweat is messing with my iPhone. receiving a shuffle as a gift is very welcome, thank you.

I shared a picture with you all at the beginning of this journey and although it is not the end yet, I wanted to share this photo of two photos (mind blown? I know). One is my first pic, and the other is the last one I shared. I think there is some visible progress but I also might have selective vision. What do you think?

Questions? Comments?

If anyone else has any other suggestions for what I should do to prepare over the next 5 days, I would LOVE to hear them.

That's it for tonight. I promise there will be more as we get closer to RACE DAY.