Wednesday, November 16, 2011

JFK 50 Mile Pre Race

So we head tomorrow down to Hagerstown, MA for the JFK50 this Saturday. It has been a roller coaster of a fall with but I think I am ready. I had some good speed / strength work through the summer and capped it off with a couple of 42+km runs and a couple of races to get me in the mood. Body is feeling good, no major pains, so basically what I am saying is there are no excuses. My goal is a simple sub-8:00 and I should have a good feel for where that will fall after the first 15.5miles coming off the Appalachian trail. If I fail anywhere it will because I am trying to push the pace and not focusing on nutrition. I am pretty nervous and excited for this, it ranks up there with the Boston Marathon in the history and prestige, it is a honour just to be able to participate. Hopefully Kim will be tweeting updates (if she figure's out that iPhone thingy).

7 comments:

Kimberley said...

Honey, you will be AWESOME! Failure is NOT an option. :O) I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see you cross the finish line with a smile on your face.
Damn iPhone thingy. :O(
Anyway, I'll be there with/for you all the way... well, in spirit when you're running.
Love ya lots. xoxox

David said...

I have your note in my Speedbelt. It will be there until you are running with me again. XO

Eliza Ralph-Murphy said...

David,
Thanks for the update are what you are up to this weekend. Good Luck getting that sub-8:00!

Kim, I like your noses. Here is one I use :-P Now with your nose :OP.

JD said...

I'm convinced you will do well. Whatever happens, have fun. Well, you know what I mean...

Derrick said...

You are so ready for this David and will do awesome! Yup...take care of the little things early on, be patient and let it unfold.

Good luck with the ithingy Kim! Hope your fingers don't get burnt!

Sandy said...

Good luck!!! Looking forward to Kim's iPhone updates but isn't that against company policy?:)

JD said...

Well done! You killed it!