Dublin Marathon

Hi everyone,

In case you are wondering about my progress, my training has been going relatively well. I just put in a 15 mile run on Monday, after being sidelined for a few days because of some painful blisters. This weekend I am running a big half marathon in NYC. There are going to be 10,000 runners. It shoudl be a lot of fun. September will be challenging, as I have to put in some long runs, and my social calendar is full with showers, weddings, and a trip to Las Vegas for a bachelorette party... I'll have the final stretch and taper in October and be ready to go!

A friend of a friend ran the race last year, so I got some tips from her. She said to bring a garbage bag for the rain during the race. She didn't say it rained the whole time, but I guess it's very likely. She said the course is flat and some areas are really beautiful. She said Dublin is "super expensive", but I think we already knew that. She also said I should not expect healthy snacks like fruit at then end of the race and that they hand out candy like KitKats - that's fine with me though!

So, if any of you guys feel like jumping in with me for a few miles, don't forget your sneakers!

Also, I was looking at a womens' clothing catalog that I get. It is very pricy, but they have some really cute things, especially jackets and sweaters. www.bodenusa.com

Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Love,
Christy