MFH and I have had a terrific trip in Chicago so far!  We have gone to the Expo~that was terrific!

At the Expo, I met my running “hero,” Hal Higdon.  As far as I am concerned, HH is a running god.  This man’s programs have led me through the training for every single race (aside from C25K) that I have ever run.  I have followed his programs to. the. letter.  He has not let me down.

I was so excited to meet him.  I was like a little HH groupie!  It’s so embarrassing, I bought one of his books and he autographed it for me.  I also had my pic taken with him.  Oh well…someday, I’ll get over making a ninny of myself.  Until then….

MFH (My Favorite Husband) surprised me by buying me a new Garmin!  That was unexpected!  I am going to try it out today.  Sure hope I know how to work it when the race starts!  HA!

I slept very well last night (it is early o’clock right now).  If I had not set an alarm, I very well might have slept through the start of the race!  I am very tired.  The two nights before we left to come here, I did not sleep well at all.  Too excited about the trip.  Now, I am pooped.  But, race day is here!  No rest for the weary.  Time to go out and do my thing.

So, now, I am ready and waiting.  I have had my race day ritual of half a waffle and one cup of coffee.  I am waiting for it to …pass but I don’t think that is going to happen.  Boo.  Immodium will be my friend this morning.

MFH and I will walk to the start and get there around 6:30 am.  They open Grant Park at 5:30 for the runners.  You have to go through security and all of that nonsense.  MFH will not be allowed into Grant Park.  Runners only.  I will miss getting to do my pre-race nervous chatter with him.  I pity the poor person that I pick out of the blue to talk to.  HA!

So, the waiting game is here.  Just a few more hours and it’ll be time to pound the pavement.

Yikes!