DONE AND DONE!!

Quick facts-
Goal accomplished: I ran the whole thing no walking
Finishing Time: 2:34:15
Sister Moment: Start line then ER was gone.
Would I do it again: yes
Could I eat After: yes and Drink:)
This post is to let you know that I had a great time and was happy with my finish I will be posting a more detailed account of the day later on when I am not using "work time". But I wanted to give you the bare minimum so that you knew that the day was a success. I have pictures documenting most things to: night before, morning of, and directly after. I also will post some during the run pictures as well I just have to touch base with all the peeps that took them. But here is one pre race snap of the Runners ER and RR Cell pic so forgive us the quality also 4:45 am:

Pre Game Plan.

Background:
I have a sister who is running this race too (which I have mentioned before) we shall name her E.R. ( Experienced Runner). I say "too", and not "with", because well she is a sports bean, and will be done about 30 mins before my fastest goal. She may not agree with this because she wants to run with me and take it slow and have a sister moment. I see our sister moment being the start line and the first few miles until she realizes its not easy to run slow if you are 5'10 and run 8 min miles. Which is completely fine with me we have a plan of meeting at the finish line and having a sister moment there as well. Our parents will be in town for this race: My Mom, Dad and Step Mom (ER's mother). Our cheering section is about a party of 6 at this point I believe. We've got mom, mom, Dad/step Dad, Husband/brother in law,and a very dear friend of mine (who has heard and or dealt with me and my training for the past 3 months and training through round one of this crazy adventure for Denver R&R 2010). With everyone at their post we should see a friendly face a couple times on the course.

Pre Game:
Today My mom will be arriving here in Seattle at about 6pm and I will be packing a to go bag for her to have for me post race change or clothes and my GU Brew aka saving grace when it comes to my post running stomach cramps. I have to run (drive) to REI to pick up some last minute GU gels and then I'll be ready. I plan on getting to sleep around 9pm so that I will have a good night sleep under my belt for our early morning.
Our early morning starts with E.R. heading down to my house where we will be meeting to catch our shuttle to the start at 5:15am. I'm having some concerns about what to eat and how much to eat because I do not have as much time a I usually do before a long run, but I'll be fine and will have game day jitters to help me out. :) Once we head down to the race we are thinking that it will be about 45 mins before the start which is at 7:00am. We are starting a bit further back in the pack so we will probably cross the start line about 7:30 ish. Then it will be bands playing and people running until we are done. I am really amped up for the race already trying think how I am going to sleep tonight. I think that pretty much sets up our plans for the race A post race rundown to follow...... and it will not be a month from tomorrow promise.

Checking in....Finally

Well it has been one month since my last blog post. I wish I could say it was because running over took me and I just got lost in the training. That however is not the case. I have been training and doing I'd say a rating of B-. I have not miss a long run but there have been a few delays in doing them and I have skipped a couple of week day runs... But it happens right?! I will add that I did my 12 mile run last week 2 hours 26 mins. Itwas just what I needed to give me the boost to know that I WILL be able to run the whole entire race tomorrow... Yep that's right I said tomorrow. Its go time, time to dace. I feel ready excited and motivated to keep up with this running sport I still love to hate 50% of the time. After this one is over I will be able to do my next one with a timed goal and really push it. As for tomorrow Finish line is the only this I am concerned with.