Wow. I cannot believe it is here so soon.
It is officially marathon week. And as of Sunday, before 12 noon (hopefully), I will be a marathoner x 2!
Chicagoland, May 20th
If you have been neglecting my recent blog posts (shame on you), you are unaware that I will be running the Chicagoland Marathon in Schaumburg, IL. The purpose of running this marathon is to get my running buddy Diana a BQ. I will run beside her for 26.2 miles to keep her spirits high, and keep her pace right where it should be. And to be a part of the celebrations after it happens.
Diana needs to run a 3:45 marathon to get her the highly coveted ‘Boston Qualifier’ title. I have NO doubts that she can do this. She has been training like a rock star, and has been nothing but dedicated to this goal over the last few months.
By your side, all the way!!!
Preparations
My pre-marathon preparations are nothing crazy. Basically I try to get as much sleep as possible, eat well, consume no alcohol, and drink tons of water.
I also plan to spend a fair amount of time obsessing over my outfit, as well as the day-of race weather.
Currently status on those two items:
New Lululemon running skirt is in the mail. Top is TBD based on temperature (long tank vs. sports bra).
Hope I love it, seeing that I won’t really get to try it out first…..
Weather looks pretty darn hot.
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How do you prepare for big events (marathons for example)? Any tips for me, and most importantly my dear friend Diana??
Wishing you a great week ahead.
Xoxo,
Ali
I think it’s wonderful that you’re doing the race together. And yikes, that does look pretty warm. Maybe it’ll stay cloudy most of the morning.
Ali I have that skirt as you know and love it! You are going to love it for race day. I am so excited for you and DI. You girls are going to be great. Let’s hope for lots of cloud cover and a cold front.
Good luck this weekend! You will do great and I think that it is awesome that you are helping a friend! Can’t wait to hear how everything goes! Tell Diana good luck also!
Wish you girls lightning fast legs! Have fun, too!
p.s. Will look forward to a review of the skirt. I have trouble with the elastic on the legs of Lululemon skirts, but that one is so cute…might have to give it a chance.
Ok, first I LOVE that running skirt, so darn cute! Secondly, I know you’re going to rock this marathon just like you rocked the the first one. Best wishes Alicat 🙂
I keep looking at that skirt thinking I may order it, I hope you post a review of it when you get it. It looks so cute in the pictures, I am doing my first marathon in July and am thinking of getting it to wear for it.
Good luck to you and your friend!