Sunday, December 03, 2006

Finals Week

It's that time again. Last week before the race. Finished my final long run of 8 miles this morning. It was 43F and brilliantly sunny, but a cold wind bit into two layers of long-sleeved clothing and I could feel it down to my bones.

Still, it was a farewell tour of the neighborhood of sorts. I'll be hanging up the shoes after my race, for my annual
December retirement from running. Two more mid-week runs of 3 and 4 miles, but I'll be in Oakland, California. I don't think that's long enough to get me to the Golden Gate Bridge, which would be cool to run across. If I get out of work early enough, maybe I'll drive there to run!

So instead of flying out to my race, this time I'll be flying in. I decided against the red-eye on Thursday night, because that really messes up your body clock. Can you tell I'm avoiding anything that could jinx me?


Flying back Friday morning, going to the Expo on Saturday morning, followed by RBF lunch with the Queen of Flower Mound and maybe a few others (GandaMan, you in?). Anyone else coming in for the race, you're welcome to join us!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

When and where? Gotta run it by the boss (my wife). We may also be meeting up with the family in Dallas.

Anonymous said...

Hey, have fun with my twin and tell her I said HI!!
You are ready...it's all in the head now, Rich.

Black Knight said...

I would like to join the group, maybe in the future.....who knows?

jeanne said...

very cool! You're gonna nail this one, I can FEEL IT!

Anonymous said...

Good Luck!

David said...

Queen of Flower Mound??? I need details. Where does that one come from?

Rae said...

You're going to do GREAT!!!