The Day Before

Welcome to London. We've been here a couple days, and today is packet pickup. So that means tomorrow is the race.

London has been wonderful. It's Fall here, and it feel like it. Temps are in the 50s and 60s. The forecast for the race is 10% chance of rain, and around 50 at the start.

I haven't run here, but am feeling decent about tomorrow. We have visited parts of the course. I will definitely see the city and its icons.

One worry.... last night I stood up after sitting, and got a twinge in my back. It comes and goes, but when I've been up a while it's ok. I'm trying not to panic. It reminds me of what happened at the race in Appleton, WI a few years ago, my last long distance race, when I had to stop at mile 13. If it's the same tomorrow, at least the race ends around there. I'm being careful today, and keeping an eye on things.

The trip itself has been wonderful. We've been all over the city, Still looking for a decent cup of coffee, but I still have time. The people have been great. I've been here before, but Mark hasn't. I'm enjoying showing him places I've been to, and discovering places with him.

As I said, we have been around parts of the course. Flat is the word I would use, and I couldn't be happier about that. I haven't run on real flat in a long time. The course passes places, such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, and Hyde Park. So yes, I will see the city in it's glory.

Check back tomorrow for the race recap.

Charlie