The Taper

Less than two weeks left until the marathon and at most times, I believe I’m ready for it. Now and again I’ll log onto the Philadelphia Marathon web site to see the race day countdown. When I see the ever decreasing numbers, I tend to get the same "pit in the stomach" feeling as I would when taking an exam I hadn’t studied for. I got that feeling a lot in the late 80’s by the way. The miles have begun to taper off (21 miles this week compared with 40 just two weeks ago) which has made my life a lot easier. I’m trying to concentrate on getting enough rest, continuing to eat healthy and avoid anybody that seems to be sick.

Congratulations have to go out to my niece (and sometimes running partner) Marie Mignogna on her verbal commitment to attend and play field hockey at Leigh University. Good work and best of luck to The Red Marie. Please assume that Matt, Gavin and I will be your roommates for the duration of Eagles Training Camp at Lehigh, and kindly plan accordingly.

Eleven days to go.

Thanks for reading,
Pat