TEN DAYS!

You've put in the miles. You've started your taper (whatever that means). You're fit, you're strong, you're amazing.

The countdown clock is down to 9 days and about 23 hours. Last minute preparation is underway.

You should see these people I'm working with.

The staff of the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon is an amazing group. They're creative. They're resourceful. They're smart. They're athletes. If I wanted to conquer the world, these are the people I'd recruit. Collectively they have run more than 400 marathons. They know what they want to see and what kind of experience they want to have, and they set out to give YOU that experience.

They're my friends, and I'm proud of every one of them. You'll like them too, when you're here next Sunday and you see what they're doing just for you.

Look for them in the Royal Blue staff jackets. Give them a handshake or a hug. They're amazing people.

Under 10 days. See you then.

and the adventure continues....
Don