[Krusty_Clown]

Flick back through your training from the last few months. Look at all that you have done in preparation for the race. Your training has been faultless, your race preparation exemplary. There is nothing left, but to reap the rewards of all that hard work.

Don't psych yourself up before the race, instead, think in terms of calm efficiency. You're there to do a job, and that job is to slice off each mile at a time and enjoy the whole experience. Enjoying the race is important, because you will only ever have one first marathon. Also, the less stressed you are, the lower your heart rate will be, and the greater your chance of hitting your target.

Remember:

• The crowds are cheering for you
• Smile as you cross the finish line
• Have a great race

[catweazle]

Best of luck Dory, I think there will be more boardsies following some marathon in the arse end of Virginia, than Chicago, Boston or New York

[Oryx]

You got your very own online cheerleading squad.

[BTH]

Best of luck this weekend DD. I have no doubt you'll smash that race given the way your training has gone.

Throw up the link to the race website again beforehand so we all know where to follow you.

[digger2d2]

Hey Dory.... Good luck at the weekend

[Dory Dory]

Originally Posted by Krusty_Clown

Flick back through your training from the last few months. Look at all that you have done in preparation for the race. Your training has been faultless, your race preparation exemplary. There is nothing left, but to reap the rewards of all that hard work.

Don't psych yourself up before the race, instead, think in terms of calm efficiency. You're there to do a job, and that job is to slice off each mile at a time and enjoy the whole experience. Enjoying the race is important, because you will only ever have one first marathon. Also, the less stressed you are, the lower your heart rate will be, and the greater your chance of hitting your target.



Remember:

• The crowds are cheering for you
• Smile as you cross the finish line
• Have a great race

Your timing and words are impeccable. Thanks. What I wouldn't give to have you pacing me. Hmmm.....you got any plans this weekend??

Originally Posted by catweazle

Best of luck Dory, I think there will be more boardsies following some marathon in the arse end of Virginia, than Chicago, Boston or New York

Thanks cw. You know I blame you for all of this!! Don't know if I'll be able to post my results on my thread until I get back late Saturday (Sunday for you) (and don't know how soon the website will post), so if I have cell service I'll email you the results and you can post them on my thread if you like. BUT, if I don't email you, that doesn't necessarily mean anything horrible - just probably no cell service.

Originally Posted by Oryx

You got your very own online cheerleading squad.

Yay!! Oryx with pom poms!! Thanks. You've almost got me a little emotional...you are a softie at heart, aren't you?

Originally Posted by BetterThanHoyte

Best of luck this weekend DD. I have no doubt you'll smash that race given the way your training has gone.

Throw up the link to the race website again beforehand so we all know where to follow you.

My goal is to negative split, so I'll work at making the first half relaxed but steady. And it will also depend on the hills. I hear there is a killer on mile 6, but after that they aren't so bad.

http://www.charlottesvillemarathon.c...m_medium=email

Somewhere on the site is a link to a live webcam finish, I think.

Originally Posted by digger2d2

Hey Dory.... Good luck at the weekend

Thanks!! And it just occurred to me...is your username associated with Star Wars?? (oh god....let me be right, let me be right....)

[Marthastew]

Best of luck on Saturday, +1 on all the super posts above.

Try to get a good night's sleep tonight because you might not tomorrow night.

And remember the most important thing of all............... enjoy it

[Dory Dory]

Yoga

In all the madness and excitement, I almost forgot to mention my 90 minutes of yoga. Great session with some new moves, including one-legged planks. Body feels good.

[Dory Dory]

Originally Posted by Marthastew

Best of luck on Saturday, +1 on all the super posts above.

Try to get a good night's sleep tonight because you might not tomorrow night.

And remember the most important thing of all............... enjoy it

Thanks, you ultra rock goddess!! Great advice on the good night's sleep - will head to bed a little early tonight for sure. And yes....I will definitely enjoy it....I mean, who doesn't get a thrill from breaking two of mom's steadfast rules: do NOT sip water nor Gatorade out of paper cups while running, and do NOT taking candy from strangers along the road. With disobedience like that, I'll gladly run 26.2 mile for!

[Kurt Godel]

Good luck Dory Dory! This is a great log to read, real dedication you show in training.

[digger2d2]

Originally Posted by Dory Dory

Thanks!! And it just occurred to me...is your username associated with Star Wars?? (oh god....let me be right, let me be right....)

Yep

[Dory Dory]

Originally Posted by Kurt Godel

Good luck Dory Dory! This is a great log to read, real dedication you show in training.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by digger2d2

Yep

YES!!!

[shotgunmcos]

Bon Chance Hoochie DoubleDee
Run with heart, run with glee
When those around you fade away
Smile, push on and save the day

[Bally8]

Best of luck Dory, not that you will need it. Your training has been inspiring, you are some tough cookie I'll be hanging around online waiting with bated breath to hear how you are doing.

[Oryx]

Oh my god youve even got mcos spouting poetry. You are a woman with an amazing effect on men. Either that or he has been drinking again.