Trip Planning

Less than 20 days until the race!

I've been reducing my mileage over the past week, and I'll continue to do so until the marathon.  I suddenly have a little extra time in the evenings and on weekends.  Despite the fact I've been running so much I've been enjoying a great amount of energy.  I really believe that I'm far more alert, energetic and have better stamina when I'm training.  Now if only I had the energy to keep it up through the winter...

Today I confirmed our flights and hotel arrangements.  I called for some restaurant recommendations in Chicago, and we'll take a look online to preview menus.  I looked into a massage for us on Sunday afternoon (I've done this for my past 2 marathons, and it is really nice to indulge in a massage after 26+ miles).  Now that the bulk of the training is over I feel like I can start planning the rest of our trip.

I've been taking a periodic peek at Chicago's weather - it's been in the 60's and 70's... a far cry from our record-high 90's here in Denver.  I hope to look forward to lower temperatures and lower altitude!