Race Week

It's race week. I can't believe it's already here. With four days to the Chicago Marathon, I have a mix of emotions.

I'm nervous...worried...


and excited.

I just hope I can finish within six and a half hours and that my knees stay strong. ::Fingers Crossed::

If you're interested in tracking me during the race, you can receive text messages when I've finished certain sections of the route. All you have to do is...

- Visit http://www.textinterface.com/pls/text/TF_BACM_DT
- Search for me: Nicky Thornton, Bib #: 45026
- Press "track"
- Enter your mobile number and press "submit."

It's that easy! I'll be sure to give an update once I've finished the race. Until then, here's a few pictures from our trip so far in Chi-Town.




The wall of marathon runners at NikeTown:



-N

Oh My!

Guess what came in the mail this week?? My participant guide for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and confirmation ticket for the Health and Fitness Expo.


I can't believe I'll be in Chi Town two weeks from today.


You know what's even more crazy! I received my bib number and it looks like my lucky number is...

45026

This is definitely going to be a wild experience!

-N

Wow...This Is Really Happening.

Yesterday, I received my first training e-mail for the Chicago Marathon. I was excited to receive it, but it was definitely a reality check. I've been busy with StyleMark Designs the past couple of weeks, so I've really slacked off on my training. This e-mail made me realize that I really need to kick it into a higher gear after this weekend. The good news is that I've really missed running. So, as of May 31, 2010, my marathon training begins! Wish me luck.

Here are some pictures from my recent runs.

Remember the Ten - Stillwater, OK.
Distance: 10K

L to R: Andy, Ashley, Jessica and Me

Oklahoma Aquarium Run - Jenks, OK.
Distance: Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)

L to R: John (my Father-In-Law), Kim (my Mother-In-Law) and Me