Oh that's right, April Fools day was weeks ago.
I AM FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW.
In one week I will be running the Boston Marathon - what?!? How did this happen? What was I thinking? Did all that training really happen? I can't possibly be ready for this, right?!
No, no I must be dreaming. Any minute now my alarm clock will go off and it will be 5:00am on a chilly February morning with a -3 degree temp and more snow falling, and I will be bundling up to head out for a DFMC team run, and the marathon is still months away. Yup, that alarm is going to go off any second now. Oh man, wait until I tell Dave about the crazy dream I was having about it being a week before the marathon and how my stomach started feeling like there were a million tiny acrobats doing flips, boy will he get a kick out of that. Just as soon as that alarm clock goes off and I wake up. Any second now...
Um, shoot. There isn't an alarm. Guys, I don't think I am dreaming.
Wow, this is really happening.
Okay Erin, get a grip.
Sorry about that! Though now you basically get a sense for the cycle of thoughts that keep running through my head. Boston is in full on marathon mode and just about everywhere I look right now is a reminder of the adventure and celebration that awaits us one week from today. Trying to soak it all in but it already feels like it's all flying by so fast.
This has been a journey like no other and I can only imagine the memories that will still be made in this coming week. I could never have reached this point without the support and love from my incredible family, friends, and teammates - I am so blessed to have all of you cheering me on!
It has been hard for me to put into words what this team and our mission has come to mean to me, but pictures are worth a thousand words right? So here is a little Monday Motivation treat my teammates and I conjured up on an 18 mile training run this season, as the snow swirled around us and winter refused to "Let It Go." A "Frozen" medley seemed an appropriate tribute after the training season we endured and this gives you a sense for the unbelievable spirit, dedication, and passion of this year's Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. And while I may be the one singing, this was a true team effort with my incredible teammates Laura, Crystal, Elise, and Amy getting the bulk of the credit.
T-Minus One Week!!!
One week from today, it all starts in Hopkinton baby!!!