Tomorrow I'll be getting up nice and early to run a marathon. The first Kalamazoo Marathon, my first marathon, and I will be running it barefoot. In my drop bag (my wife will be wroking the 12 mile aid station) I have a pair of cusioned shoes as an emergency 'chute to get me across the finish line if necessary, but I think there is a 99.9% chance they will simply be along for the ride.
I still haven't decided if I will bring my VFFs or Trail Gloves as my "belt weights" (I think I run better in the VFFs but hte TGs are easier to put on mid-run), but one or the other will be along as my "backup feet" in case of rough terrain (I don't foresee any, but luck favors the prepared). I have a feelign this will be an "as I'm heading out the door" decision, although I am leaning towards the VFFs for now since I think I run better in them.
In case anyone wants to, I have signed up for my progress to be tracked and posted to my facebook account. there are mats at 6, 13 and 20 miles along the course and as I cross them it will be posted. I also have nike+GPS with me, so if anyone wants to shoot me a "like" I will get some cheers along the way. From the sounds of things there will be plenty of cheering, but another one never hurts. my facebook is: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=689418148
I can't thank you all enough for your advice and inspiration, and I think it will all pay off.
I still haven't decided if I will bring my VFFs or Trail Gloves as my "belt weights" (I think I run better in the VFFs but hte TGs are easier to put on mid-run), but one or the other will be along as my "backup feet" in case of rough terrain (I don't foresee any, but luck favors the prepared). I have a feelign this will be an "as I'm heading out the door" decision, although I am leaning towards the VFFs for now since I think I run better in them.
In case anyone wants to, I have signed up for my progress to be tracked and posted to my facebook account. there are mats at 6, 13 and 20 miles along the course and as I cross them it will be posted. I also have nike+GPS with me, so if anyone wants to shoot me a "like" I will get some cheers along the way. From the sounds of things there will be plenty of cheering, but another one never hurts. my facebook is: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=689418148
I can't thank you all enough for your advice and inspiration, and I think it will all pay off.
