Here We Go....

Today is Friday and the marathon is roughly 3 days away. This is the last time I’ll write before heading into the weekend and getting ready for the race. I wonder how I’ll feel when I write again next week once the race is over. Will the weather be nice? Will I achieve my time goal? What will it be like at the starting line moments before we begin? What will it feel like to cross the finish line Monday afternoon? Right now, the collective answer is, “I don’t know.” But I can’t wait to find out.

I want to take this opportunity to say thanks again to all of my donors and supporters. As I write this, I’ve raised over $5,300 for the Barr Program. I’ve said it a bunch of times over the last few months, but the generosity I’ve witnessed has been extraordinary and those of you that have contributed have my thanks and gratitude.

I’d also like to say thank you to my family. Everyone has been so supportive over the last several months in different ways and I really appreciate their help in this endeavor. I’d especially like to thank my wife Katie, who has been nothing but supportive, caring and patient and since that day last fall when I told her that I wanted to run Boston this year. She’s been everything from caregiver to psychologist for me related to this race, and I appreciate the time and effort she's put forth on her end to pick up my slack at home so that I could have the time to train. I couldn't have done this without her help and encouragement.

Wish me luck on Monday and don’t forget to track me during the race via either the BAA web site or via the AT&T runner tracker on your phone. Oh yeah, and check out Broadside with Jim Braude on NECN tonight at 6:00 pm or 8:00 pm to see some of the team talk about the race, the Barr Program and play some trivia.