12.21.2005 - Team in Training

So yesterday was a good day. I received an e-mail letting me know that the Coaches want me to consider being a mentor...a great opportunity to stay involved in TNT. I would help a group of those undergoing training with fund-raising and support them. My mentor right now is...uh...wait...WHO IS my mentor? Yah...exactly....not a freakin' clue. My mentor was never really around. I saw her at 1 training back in September. And uh...yah, that's it! She wasn't the best. So if I decide to do this, I am going to vow to be a rockstar mentor to my group. I think if I do it, I'm going to do it for the Chicago Marathon. Less fundraising stress...it's a local race....could be a blast :) And of course, I'll aim to do a good amount of running. Plus I think Taylor is game for it, too!! And I can always use a running buddy.

So I've got some choices to make in that regard. If I DO decide to be a mentor for the Chicago marathon, I have to decide if I go for the regular marathon training—or—if I sign up to be an early bird mentor....training begins in March for that. I'm thinking the early bird MAY be a bit much. I'll play it by ear. Though I am truly flattered. :)

So we had our pre-race meeting at Fleet Feet last night. We went over all the ins and outs of our marathon and how to prep the week before. We got our flight tickets – I'm officially going!! – and tickets to the pasta party and victory party...and....MY RACING SINGLET!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited about it. I can't wait to pin on all those names and wear them proudly.

January 15th will be here before I know it. There's so much to do! So little time! And with the holidays thrown in, it'll prove to be overwhelming and gone in the blink of an eye!