Well, that long awaited week is finally here….yes, the running of the Paris Marathon is Sunday…only 4 days away. As the final preparations are underway, I can report that:
* I only have 2 runs left before the big day…60 minutes left to run in total. Ah…another training season is now history (although that pesky 26.2 mile race is still looming large on Sunday).
* Early weather predictions for race day include temperatures ranging from 40 F degree low / 52 F degree high, a few scattered showers possibly predicted with a 30% chance of precipitation, 73% humidity, and winds N/NE at 7 mph. OK, temps are looking almost picture perfect…let’s hope the rain stays away, but we still have a few days yet for weather to settle.
* The road crew is in place and arriving Friday night…thanks to Buddy and the EDS contingency….. Of course, it is not too hard to tempt people to come to Paris to cheer in a marathon.
* Currently, 36,000 runners are signed up to run. I suspect that the actual number will hover somewhere between 34,000 and 35,000. Predictions are that it will take me about 10 minutes to get over the starting line.
* The starting gun goes off at 8:45 am Paris time.
* The packing of the marathon items has begun. This is not a task taken lightly as the veteran runner knows this can make or back the running experience. Alternate running apparel for all weather conditions, food supplements and water bottles, running belt, rain gear, cap, gloves, cameras, etc….and of course, SHOES! The list is literally about 50 items long….
* And of course, non-marathon events have also been planned….come on, we’ll be in Paris!
I know to many this will be shocking…but marathons are such FUN!!!!!!
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Good luck! Be safe! Don't take candy from strangers or get in their cars!!
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