“If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”
-Frank A. Clark-
See you all next week at the picnic! We want to hear all about your experiences – let’s trade “war stories”; we are, now and forever, an elite group of road warriors!
Donna Scaff read a poem that the she wrote for the Marathon Clinic entitled, “Ode to the Marathon Clinic Runner” – it is a beautiful tribute to the runners in the clinic who every week, put in a great deal of time and sweat to achieve their running goals. Thank you Donna!
Doc mentioned last minute instructions for the week; here are a few – no running after Thursday; carbo load a few days before Sunday; don’t worry about the lack of sleep the night before the marathon – but get a good night’s sleep on Friday night; relax during the week and try to attend his carbo loading party on Friday night, etc.
Peter offered last minute administrative announcements – a Honolulu Marathon Clinic tent will be located above the finish line; please make sure to bring $10 for a fantastic “after running 26.2 mile” massage (the best!); the “after marathon” dinner is on Monday (see further details below), the “Sunday After” picnic starts at the usual clinic time (see details below), and staff sign ups for next year is on going, and etc.
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