For those that are following me on Sunday during the run, know this: It's going to be "business as usual." Becky and I have been talking during our runs saying, "At least Chicago won't be this hot or humid!" Last year, Becky ran in temperatures in the 40s.
Not this year. The temps should be in the 80s with "high humidity." I'm not sure of what they call "high" in Chicago, but for me it's anything above 50%. Here is an article that explains it all... especially when it says at the end that the spectators will have good conditions. Ha!
Also, the Cubs will be playing at noon. They say it's going to be a "traffic nightmare." This is a good article, too:
Finally, I'm getting ready to leave. Wow... can't believe it. Words can't describe what I feel as I'm leaving Dallas for this challenge. When I finished the 1999 White Rock Marathon, I always looked back at it as one of those "life" moments. I also thought, "Ok... been there/done that." I didn't think I'd ever put the effort into doing this again. Yet, here I am. This has been an awesome year. A challenging year. But one that, hopefully, will culminate with a joyful run through the streets of Chicago. I hope to soak up everything. Every mile... every cheer. Thank you again to those that have read this blog... encouraged me... and "run" with me. Our training is over. It's time to run the race.
"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us..." Hebrews 12: 1
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
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Regan I am praying for you right now. I hope you have a great run, and I cannot wait to hear all about it. Just think, I will not be in Chicago this time to make you get off your couch and walk around like I did after the White Rock one years ago! Will and I wish you well and are proud of you. :-) Julie
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