It has been an amazing 18+ weeks training for our first marathon together and there have been so many ups and downs along the way. We now know this is par for the course when you're OLD and you make the decision to train to run a marathon!
We are nervous. The last few weeks of tapering did not go as well as we had hoped. Chris, started having pain in one of her knees and received a cortisone shot on Monday in hopes that it will help relieve some of the pain for the big run. I myself had to stop my long run last weekend after only four miles due to some serious shin pain in my left leg. We have both been icing and wrapping our injuries like crazy just hoping we can heal enough for ONE LAST RUN!
We fly out tomorrow (Friday) and arrive in Dublin early Saturday morning. That will give us the weekend to adjust to the time change and relax a little bit. The pubs are going to be very temping but we're going to save that for after the race on Monday.
Chris and I have had a blast pushing ourselves physically and mentally getting ready for the 26.2 in Ireland and we seriously could not have done it without the words of wisdom and encouragement from the people we've met through this blog and our Training4Dublin Twitter account. So thanks to all of you who shared your experiences with us - it has meant so much to the both of us!
We will be sure to share our first marathon experience here on the site when we get back....WISH US LUCK!
Here We GO!
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Just a quick hello, good luck and enjoy the journey. Be sure to stretch and stay well hydrated on the flight over. And most of all have fun. You've put in the effort, and those aches and pains will all disappear when the adrenalin of race day arrives.
Can't wait to read your race report. Be safe!
Sorry to hear about the injuries. I had IT-band problems on my first marathon and it made me nervous going into the race. It flared up during the run, but it wasn't too bad and the adrenaline kept me going. Just focus on enjoying your trip and the marathon.
Greetings from Scotland. You're going to love Dublin - but you probably won't really get into the city until after the run! Enjoy it! Run/walk if you need to. This 53 year old just ran his first marathon by run/walking about two weeks ago. If I can do it, you can too. Onwards to victory and glory!
Wishing you all the best and Good LUCK!
You both can do it! You have each other and I'm sure you will cross the finish line together arm and arm!
Stay focused and run right to the pub afterwards! Um, you might want to hit the hotel and take a shower first though....
I will be setting my alarm clock to see if I can follow you on line during the Marathon....
it's been fun following your training over the past few months...and now you're done! excellent. you are going to love dublin and the marathon course. looking forward to your race report. good luck, you two.
This will be such an incredible accomplishment for you both! What an amazing experience! Wishing you the best of luck -- I'll be sending positive thoughts your way! Can't wait to hear all about it when you return! GOOOOO TEAM PERKETT!!
PS -- Rock Dublin! :)Wohoooo!!
Good luck for the run Rich and Chris - if I see you down there I'll give you a shout out as you go flying past me:)
Hope it all stays together for one last run. Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy the experience!!
All the best,
Graeme
Bon Voyage = I'm so excited for you. I'm praying that those ouchs go away and you can finish and enjoy celebrating. Just have fun. Love you.
Granny
Best of luck on your marathon! Looking forward to the race report.
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