Run, Ladies, Run

The day is finally here! Tomorrow all the nerves and apprehension will be laid to rest as it will be time to get it done! Chances are, you've either been dreading, fearing, or looking forward to tomorrow for a while now. Whatever your feelings going into tomorrow, come tomorrow morning it is time to trade them all in for excitement and endorphins! Enjoy it, all of it. Take a minute to soak it all in. Take a minute to enjoy the moment of pinning on your race bib and putting on your timing chip....You are now an official participant! Enjoy waiting in the never ending porta potty lines...it's what real athletes do! Enjoy the nerdy 80's warm ups! Enjoy being in one huge mass of people waiting at the start. Soak in how fast your heart starts to beat as they count down those final seconds to the start. Take a minute to appreciate all those people yelling and encouraging you, yes, you!! Take a minute to high five some little kid on the side of the course and see their smile! Read the signs people have come out and held up just for you to read. Some are hilarious, others can give you a boost to keep going just when you need it. Wave, or jump, or pose for the photographers, its part of the fun! And when you are getting close to the finish line, and you'll hear it long before you see it, soak in the feeling of knowing 100% that you ARE going to finish. And when you cross the finish, it is ok to cry. It's also ok to not take your medal off for the rest of the day : ) Most of all, just have fun, enjoy your day and your experience!
As for tonight....set more than one alarm! Lay your clothes out tonight, pack your bags if you are carrying one with you. Don't eat a weird dinner. Know what you're going to eat for breakfast. Go to bed early, but know that you wont sleep!
See you in the morning!