I have decided the taper period is the part of Marathon training I do best. I have no problem with cutting way back on running (i.e. not doing any), hydrating, and loading up on carbs and salt. I think I may be overdoing it a bit, though.
Pierre had to work today, Kit had performances this afternoon and evening, and Libby can't stay home alone yet, so I had to skip my last long run today. I'll do it solo tomorrow instead.
Continuing my Liver Lover Hall of Fame . . . One of the things I'm happiest about in my life is the fact that my very first friend is still my friend! I met Gigi in first grade. She was adorable, (and she still is!), with glossy brown hair. We became best friends, played elaborate dramas with our "fairy dolls" after reading Gigi's copy of Rumer Godden's wonderful book, acted out Little Women, and later, spent hours lip-synching to The Beatles. We also had our own band, in which Gigi, who could actually play, was lead guitar. We probably had the greatest childhoods imaginable. This is probably why I refuse to grow up.
Anyway, thank you Gigi, Ben, Elizabeth, and Maria for your support to me and the ALF . I'll be thinking of you all as I run Mile 6. This is also a significant mile in women's sports history; in 1978, the first year women were allowed to run the Marathon officially, Katherine Switzer, wanting to look chic, started the race in a white tennis dress with black leggings . . . however, at mile 6 she had to use a gas station restroom to make alterations to her outfit (losing the tights.)
www.rumergodden.com
www.louisamayalcott.org
www.beatles.com
Good night!
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