I have no idea what I’m going to do with myself this week. I’ll be pretty useless at work (yeah for a 4-day work week) since I can’t seem to think about anything but Boston.
So far the weather looks OK. A little warm and windy but I love cloudy. Can they really predict the wind this far out? I doubt it. I hope the 2003 Boston Marathon didn’t fall on April 16th…with a record high of 84 degrees! Oh wow, the nerdy meteorologist in me just came out.
I did my last long run on Sunday – 10 miles in 1:29 (8:54 average pace). I kept the pace easy and I felt great. My legs felt light and rested. From here on out, it’s all easy. The hard work is done!
Taper crazies have been kept to a minimum. Not sure why?
I’m running Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week and that’s it. Also getting lots of sleep. I generally don’t carbo-load. I eat carbs all the time and may eat just a tad more of them on Saturday and Sunday. I hate feeling too “puffy” at the start line.
On Saturday I got this awesome card in the mail from my friend Camille wishing me well in Boston. Thank you Camille, I love it!
So perfect!
Do you do any special preparations before a big race?
Carbo-load – yay or nay?
SO exciting! I just qualified March 18 and I will be feeling what you are in exactly one year. Have an amazing race.. look forward to hearing all about it.
I’m in the same boat–already stalking the weather, even though it can change on a dime, planning my runs, thinking about what i need to pack, etc. Can’t believe it is here!!
I don’t carb load, but since I cut my mileage in a taper, I just try to eat my normal meals…which is probably carb loading for a normal person.
My husband always tells me that they can’t predict the weather further than 72 hours out. 🙂
I don’t know how I am going to make it through this week. I have so much to do before the weekend and I can not concentrate. I can’t believe Boston is on Monday. Bring it on!!!
I don’t carbo load spaghetti dinner style, but after running a huge PR in Fargo, I now tend to eat the same meal the night before a race.
Have a great and relaxed week!!
Naa I usually just eat a little extra pasta two nights before the race too. I’m a carb freak too so I get plenty 🙂
No, I don’t carb load. The only special thing I do in the 1-2 days before a race is make sure I hydrate really well–with regular water and electrolytes (I use Hammer fizz tablets)
So excited for you–I hope the week goes by quickly!
My fave meteorologist says 3 days out is accurate, anything more than that is iffy. (But this has never stopped my from obsessively checking weather for 15 days prior to a big race!)
i’ve never been a carbo loading fan, but i think it’s because I enjoy carbs all the time 🙂
i can’t even imagine your excitement!! can’t wait to read all the reports next week
I can already tell I’m gonna be pretty useless at work this week too. As for the weather, I wouldn’t worry too much until Thursday or Friday. It seems like last year we didn’t have a real lock on the wind until the weekend.
VERY excited for you! Good luck and congrats on the amazing accomplishment! Can’t wait to read your recap!
No, I don’t really carb load — I just eat a bit more frequently than usual in a few days leading up to the race – ie I don’t let myself get hungry at all. I eat a lot of carbs in general lol….
I’m with you – I eat carbs all the time so no need to carb load. I’ve heard the forecast isn’t too accurate beyond 3 days, too, but it doesn’t stop me from obsessing about the weather 10 days out 🙂
I don’t think they can predict weather this far out. They were still wrong the day before Ocean Drive, which was good because they said rain and thunder and there was no rain and thunder…they were right about the wind tho :/
I don’t really do much differently the week before except run less. I think I carbo load everyday? Well I don’t carboload extra on top of that..
I say I carbo-load, but I don’t really do anything different, I like carbs so much that I just like to pretend I need to eat them! I do normally stick to carbs the night before a big race.
Good luck getting through this week!
Kristy: I am STOKED for you. I remember when you first BQ-ed back on 9/11 and then you had to really wait for the registration — and then TRAINING started. Is it really already here? Really? Seriously girl, you rocked this training and you are going to do awesome. I can’t wait to hear it all about it… You should have taken the entire week off. ;o)
Hope the week flies by for you!!! And keeping my fingers crossed that you have awesome weather. ;o)
Saw your bio on Carrots N’ Cake! Good luck in Boston! I’m so impressed that you cut so much time off your marathon time! I’m one of those people who worked my butt off for a 5:58 marathon PR, so I can imagine how much blood, sweat and tears went into getting a 3:48 qualifier!! That’s AMAZING! You earned your Boston Entry!!! Enjoy every second of it! I ran it two years ago (as a charity runner) and it was one of the best days of my life. Run your heart out, girl! So excited for you!
Oops, just saw you qualifed in 3:43! holy moly! =)
Good luck kristy!!! I am so so excited for you. I really hope the weather turns out okay!
I do carbo load but only a few days before. I particularly watch my fiber intake as my stomach is so sensitive on race day.
I can’t believe it’s so close!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
I stumbled upon your blog from Carrots N’ Cake. Just wanted to pop in and say good luck at Boston! Can’t wait to check back in a week and read your race report. 🙂
gahh so excited for you. I’ll be obsessing over the weather for you too 🙂 I prefer to carbo load gradually starting about 3-4 days before the race. I think it works better for the GI system for me!
Just found your blog through Carrots n Cake and so glad I did! Good luck next Monday! I hope you’re feeling great and have an awesome time!
My mom is seriously addicted to watching the weather channel, so I grew up as the only kid in school who knew what the weather report would be for the next week! It can definitely change still, hopefully it’ll be even better! Have fun!
Hey girl I clicked over from CNC to wish you a wonderful run/day/experience in Boston next week!
I compulsively watch the weather before a major race – doesn’t do me a bit of good but I feel like I am doing something.
I don’t really carb load during the final week. I have my big pre-race meal for lunch instead of dinner which works better for me.
Woot, less than a week away!!
I can’t believe it’s finally here! I’ll be focusing on hydration mostly, since I’m a terrible hydrater, and sleep, cuz I”m not that great at that either.
Hot or cold, just glad to be there on Monday!
Don’t stress too much about the weather. It changes all the time – especially around here! But I will keep hoping that it is cloudy and 50s with no wind for you 🙂
I hope you’re feeling very rested this week and ready to tackle Boston! I will be screaming loudly for you! Good luck!!