BirminghaMALAMadingdong

Ok so there it is, the goal 26.2 miles through Birmingham. It appears that there are Two Serious Hills. The first is going over Green Springs, around Mile 6. I should be fresh and I know the hill. It may not be horrible. I plan to just take whatever speed my normal pace perceived effort will put me up the hill with. The other hill at 23 miles is the scary monster. Just pace a step at a time. There are two pace groups that I am considering 4:15 and 4:30. Funny thing is that 4:15 makes me nervous and 4:30 disappoints me. I am going to decide on race day, perhaps after the first few miles. I will print the pace bands for each and go from there. I can tell it is close, I am getting the prerace feelings in my mind and body..... I can do this thing, It will not be a train wreck, I will be ok, I am strong, I am a real athlete. I AM a real distance athlete. I respect my opponent, the course. I expect the course and the day to give me its best, and I in turn will give it MY best.

If you want to, I will be running from 7:03 on, Feel free to call me during the race, 850-428-0805. I may not be able to talk very well, but I will enjoy listening!

Take care and I will report when I return with a Mercedes Benz Hood Ornament.

Vaya Con Dios
Curtai