T-17 hours and counting. 8am tomorrow the pigs will start flying. Definitely can’t stay out late tonight since it’s so bright and early in the morning. Weather isn’t looking too good…thunderstorms and showers throughout the night, and throughout the race. The temperature looks just about right - mid 60s - but hopefully being wet won’t put a damper on the event (pun intended )

I checked out the route earlier. I’ve done three 5Ks so far, and they’ve all been basically the same - around the ballparks and along the Cincy riverfront. The 10K will be a welcome change of scenery. The course loops from the Cincy riverfront around the ballparks, across the bridge into Covington, continues to Newport, then back across the bridge into Cincy.

Having had disappointing training, I’ve revised my goals. Now, I’m shooting to finish in under 1hr 30 minutes and to run over both bridges without stopping. The rest is up in the air. I do think I’ve gotten in a little over my head, but I’m really hoping to surprise myself. If I don’t meet my expectations, I’ll kick my butt like I usually do and should end up doing better on the next one.

Wish me luck!