‘Twas the night before Boston and all through the house, my nerves were so stirring, I wish I was soused
My running shorts were hung by my suitcase with care, in hopes of the weather turning out fair
Soon to be nestled all snug in my bed, with visions of the finish line filling my head.
Well the big day has finally arrived. I had an uneventful flight from Ottawa to Boston yesterday morning (among many other passengers with running shoes hanging off their carry-on bags), picking up my race package at the expo then heading to lunch at one of the old hang outs to meet up and laugh my ass off with a bunch my med school buds, some of whom made a special trip for this weekend!! The RFTM team dinner was wonderful – catching up with friends; hearing from a woman in her mid-60s who has Alzheimer’s and being inspired by her hope for new treatments so that she, after raising five sons, can fulfill her dream to enjoy playing tea-time with her granddaughter; and learning what the run has accomplished for the Alzheimer’s Association over its 10 year history. It was a reminder of what all that training was for, and the perfect topper to the crescendo leading to tomorrow’s event.
For now, I am happily about to devour more carbs, imprint all my donors’ names on my singlet with Jonny and Gretchen’s help, then tuck myself into bed at the Vagwin House of Healing (my favourite B&B in Boston) before hearing the familiar tone of my alarm at 4:50am tomorrow.
Get ready Hopkinton, I’m running up to Boston.
Have a great run Jess! I’ll be procrastinating at work by watching your progress and cheering you on from my office cube.
I hope you are sleeping well Jess and have an amazing run tomorrow!!! You will do amazingly, I’m sure of it!!!
GO JESS GO! We are sending you big cheers from afar:):)