In the home stretch!

Saturday (RACE DAY!) is just a hop, skip, and a jump away.  However, please do not do any of these things in the final few days.  In fact, don’t do much of anything.  You’ve done enough.  This is easy for me to say, coming from the one who has dropped out of the race with the best excuse I could think of:  Mom and Dad’s first granddaughter.

I believe walkers start the race at 7:30 and runners take off at 8.  If you are interested in meeting up before, we can plan on meeting on the great lawn (across the street and down a little from slugger field, the starting point).  We will all have our phones on us, so call your favorite Pollom if you need further directions.  My cell # is 859-583-1563. 

I have emailed Brooke, one of the organizers of the race, and inquired about what those of us who could no longer run or only wanted to do part of the race (and be waiting/cheering at the end) should do logistically.  Below is a portion of her email back to me in case you had similar questions:

I spoke to our director of event operations, Troy Killian regarding your questions and he is completely supportive of the idea of you all starting the race with your dad and then meeting him at the finish line.  If you will just remove the chip from the back of your bib before you put it on, that would be great.  That way if you make it to the finish line before the lead runner, the timing isn't affected.

As far as the medal is concerned, you are absolutely welcome to get the medal at the finish line.  I would just jump back in the race before the chute closes the finish line off and go through like you have completed the race.  It might be cool for you to do that as your dad finishes. 

Thank you so much for passing along the link to your dad's blog.  It is so inspiring to read about his journey and the training he has gone through.  He is truly an inspiration and I wish you all the best of luck for a wonderful run on November 12th and a very healthy life as a family.

Finally, because this blog is in serious need of a picture and the support from everyone has been amazing, I’m thrilled to share this sweet picture of my cousin’s daughter Madison.  My cousins’ children have been some of Dad’s biggest cheerleaders with posters, bracelets, letters, glitter, etc.  Below is Madison supporting Dad and the Rangers at the World Series.



Safe travels to everyone!  Look forward to seeing you pre-race, racing, and relaxing afterward at Drakes.

xoxo,

Sarah