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Les
Be running with you in spirit, Tom!
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Glenda
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Good luck Tom!! I'll be cheering you on, like Les said "in spirit."
Mark Wagner
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There is not much I can add Tom, except for the fact that I am very proud of you, not just as a runner and soon to be marathoner, but as a man of integrity and of God, as witnessed by all of us here, each time we read your posts. Good luck Tom.
Mark
PS Tom, after I ran my first marathon in Portland, my wife and I did not stay that evening, and like you drove back home. It was one of the most joyful, yet painful drives I have ever taken in a car! I suggest you pick yourself up some 'alleve' and have some bags of ice for the trip home. Have fun.
Mark
PS Tom, after I ran my first marathon in Portland, my wife and I did not stay that evening, and like you drove back home. It was one of the most joyful, yet painful drives I have ever taken in a car! I suggest you pick yourself up some 'alleve' and have some bags of ice for the trip home. Have fun.
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Raverlaw
Tom,
One last set of good wishes before you pile in the car and leave for OK. Please take care and don't hurt yourself; the achievement is in the trying, not necessarily in the finishing. There will be others, I am sure.
On the other hand, if everything is feeling good and going well, GO FOR IT! We're all pulling for you. And you're already a winner in my book.
One last set of good wishes before you pile in the car and leave for OK. Please take care and don't hurt yourself; the achievement is in the trying, not necessarily in the finishing. There will be others, I am sure.
On the other hand, if everything is feeling good and going well, GO FOR IT! We're all pulling for you. And you're already a winner in my book.
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Mary
Tom,
I know you're going to make it through easily. You've trained and thought this through too well not to.
Have fun and smile at everyone as you cross the finish line.
Mary
I know you're going to make it through easily. You've trained and thought this through too well not to.
Have fun and smile at everyone as you cross the finish line.
Mary
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Simon Gee
may the force be with you
may the force be with you
Tom,
Tomorrow's the day - GOOD LUCK MATE!
Simon
may the force be with you
Tom,
Tomorrow's the day - GOOD LUCK MATE!
Simon
Running in the heat
Running in the heat
GOod luck tomorrow, Tom. Saw your note above about heat. Let me share a technique I have used successfully.
I wear one of those nylon/mesh running caps. In really hot temps, I lay a cotton face cloth on top of my head, then put a handful of ice cubes in my cap at the aid stations. I slap the cap back on my head and shuffle to the next station. I have found that keeping my head cool makes all teh difference in the world.
I have no advice for wind, except keep it at your back. If you have a sure-fire way to do that, then also wear a really baggy shirt
I am NOT marathon material (maybe someday, but not in the foreseeable future); I am in awe of your undertaking. Good luck w/ that calf!
BTW - glad to hear your son is OK!
Running in the heat
GOod luck tomorrow, Tom. Saw your note above about heat. Let me share a technique I have used successfully.
I wear one of those nylon/mesh running caps. In really hot temps, I lay a cotton face cloth on top of my head, then put a handful of ice cubes in my cap at the aid stations. I slap the cap back on my head and shuffle to the next station. I have found that keeping my head cool makes all teh difference in the world.
I have no advice for wind, except keep it at your back. If you have a sure-fire way to do that, then also wear a really baggy shirt
I am NOT marathon material (maybe someday, but not in the foreseeable future); I am in awe of your undertaking. Good luck w/ that calf!
BTW - glad to hear your son is OK!
Thanks everyone
Thanks everyone
I'll pick up a hat and ice. Great tips. Cooler heads prevail.
I'll post as soon as I can tomorrow. We will be hurrying home for a neighborhood picnic, so it may be into the evening (if I'm still awake).
Ya'll have a great day. Thanks so much for inspiration, encouragement, prayers, and information. Your support has made a huge difference in my life.
Thanks everyone
I'll pick up a hat and ice. Great tips. Cooler heads prevail.
I'll post as soon as I can tomorrow. We will be hurrying home for a neighborhood picnic, so it may be into the evening (if I'm still awake).
Ya'll have a great day. Thanks so much for inspiration, encouragement, prayers, and information. Your support has made a huge difference in my life.
