Boston Marathon training – Week 19

SI cover models! Photo credit: James Lin

The countdown to the Boston Marathon is in single digits…holy moly! On Saturday, my Liver teammates and what looked like hundreds of other runners and supporters had the opportunity to be part of the Sports Illustrated cover photo shoot at the finish line on Boylston Street. Don’t they look like fantastic cover models?

Boylston Street Photo credit: James Lin

I did my last long run (10 miles) in NY this weekend. I was there for a family visit and for a wedding. It was fun to see that the wedding colors just so happened to be “Boston Strong”. The favors were also one of my favorite running snacks – M&Ms.

Boston Strong wedding favors

I also ordered my official Adidas “celebration jacket”. There has been some controversy about this jacket in the running community, but I will still wear it proudly (but not until after the race).

In the final week of taper madness I plan to put my feet up as much as possible, wear only flat shoes, and not drink (or maybe just drink less). Here is what else is on my to do list:

• Take my orange Run for Research singlet out for a test run (must open my mail first)
• Arts and crafts with iron-on letters
• Stalk the Wellesley FB page for the sign I requested
• Figure out a spectator plan for B&C (here’s a good spectator guide)
• BAA 5K, followed by team brunch, followed by picking up bib on Saturday

My bib number is 25751 and I will be in Wave 3 (start time 11 AM) and Corral 8 (which means I will be starting well after 11 AM). You can follow me on the BAA web site or through the AT&T Athlete Alert. 

• Text 26752 to 345678 using your US mobile phone and follow the instructions
• Email: Go to the registration page and enter an email address for updates

Wish me luck!

Total distance covered
19.5 miles

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The Lebowitz Family
The Lawson Family
Carol Sullivan
Ruthie Chiasson

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