It's physical. It's emotional. It's a life-changing experience. And it's all about YOU! Everything is coming together. The finish line, the course, the volunteers, the portajohns, the YMCA! We're almost ready for you!
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YOU are almost ready too! That last little bit of training. A nice, but not too long run this weekend. Your preparation is coming together. You're strong. You're fast. You're good looking.
CHECK THE FAQ, THE COURSE MAP, AND THE RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE WEBSITE!!
If a runner falls in the forest and there's no one around to hear him, does he make a noise?
Is there anything special I should bring along for the race director?
What color are the shirts?
Where can spectators go on the course?
These and many other (mostly relevant) questions can be answered at grandrapidsmarathon.com
RUNNING THIS WEEKEND
Terence is running the half-marathon course on Saturday at 7:30 with a few others if you want to run 13. There are a couple options that will cut it down to 10 or less if you want.
Or, one of my favorites:
RUN THRU THE RAPIDS
The David D Hunting YMCA is the venue for our expo as well as the start & finish of the marathon. We're excited to be there another year. Something else you might like to know: 38 years ago, the YMCA service club started a marathon. Over the years, it changed venues, changed distances, the old guys got older and died (which old guys will do sometimes) and the younger guys have taken over. And this year is the 39th year they've put on a race. It's a 5K and 10K now, and it's coming up on Saturday the 10th.
Now, you should be in your taper by that time, so a nice 10K tempo run up and down the banks of the Grand River is probably just about what you need that day. Plus, the race supports Camp Manitou-Lin, the YMCA camp just south of Grand Rapids. So, come out and run, get familiar with the YMCA, and have a great time.
EVERY STRIDE 5K & 10K AND the Nike Human Race
It's not only the Nike Human Race, and the Every Stride 5K & 10K! It's our post-race party! After a 5-day cooldown period following the marathon, join us out at Candlestone Golf & Resort for a great time. Wear your marathon gear, share your "war stories" and celebrate! Check it out at
www.mirunning.com for more info. YOU CAN ALSO VOLUNTEER TO HELP if you like.
Plus, wear your marathon stuff--shirt, hat, socks, whatever, and get into a free drawing for one of two free entries to our 2010 marathon!
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