"YOUR MESSAGE HERE"

I will be one of 20,000 participants in the Nike Women's Marathon. How will I stand out?

After reading a Runner's World article, "Your Message Here," I'm motivated to create a personalized shirt to wear on a race day. But what should my shirt say?

Here's what I've come up with...
"First and Last"
"Eat your veggies!"
"Throw like a girl. Run like a girl. Win like a girl."
"Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first"
"My first time!"

I invite you to comment on the sayings above or post your own. I may just wear your message!

One month to go

I've been lagging on the blogging these past couple of weeks, so here's a quick update.

Last week, I ran my fastest mile: 8:31 for 8 miles.

On Sunday, I ran the farthest distance: 20 miles. During this run, I was delirious; the most random thought came to my head "I DON'T WANT TO BE VEGETARIAN ANYMORE!" That thought lasted for a very brief moment (No need to worry, Patrick!)

I bought a water belt; it has four 10oz bottles (like the one shown below). I tried to avoid buying one, but I was annoyed with carrying a water bottle during my long runs. I figure, buy it now so by the time race day arrives the belt will feel natural. But as of today, I still haven't used it and after talking with Sean, I don't think I will. It looks pretty ridiculous. Do marathoners wear water belts during the race?

Today, runner's trots: the aftermath of 8 miles.

I haven't reached my fundraising goal ($1,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). Only 36% raised. Just in case you forgot the link --> http://mch.nikewm.llsevent.org/pledge/index.cfm?mid=TEAMTUASON

Your monetary donation is 100% tax deductible!

To don a water belt or not

Do marathoners use water belts on race day?