hopkinton-bound

(the starting line for the boston marathon, jan. '09)

click here for the debut of my marathon series on bu today (apologies to the three readers of this blog, who may find some of the material familiar).

this morning's route
distance: 7.82 miles
time: 67 mins. 25 secs (8:35 min.-miles)
weather: 37F, slight wind
surface: Mostly clear asphalt with some stretches of black ice and crusty snow, and about fifty yards of blessed, beloved dirt
music: enhanced run mix 3 (2.8.09)
pre-run eats: apple, yogurt, two Advil, cup of coffee, glass of water.

Please consider sponsoring my boston marathon charity effort, on behalf of the michael carter lisnow respite center. click here to read about my recent visit.

Thanks, Mary! Thanks, Shawn and Jessica!