pissed off,cranky,what else is new?

At least you are consistent.

asshole!!

Still cranky, I see.

FYI from our confirmation email:

Changing Corral Assignment

• Runners are free to move back to a slower corral as desired. No official action is needed.
• If you wish to move up to a faster corral, please pick up your assigned bib number and bring it to the Solution Center in the Number Pick-Up area at the Expo. Do not wait until race day to request a corral change. Corral changes will not be made on race day.

I dunno. My guess is that there would be more people wanting to move back than forward.  I think most people (like myself) put a goal time down for an estimated time.  Then life happens, training didn't go as they had hoped and they aren't ready to run that PR race.  But that's just my guess, probably with my own lens on it.

Good luck this weekend Eric.  You are more than ready for a great marathon, first time or not.  Looking back on our 11 mile run in June with L Train, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen someone improve so much so fast at anything.  The work you’ve put in speaks for itself.  Enjoy it.  You’ll do great.

Thanks for all the encouragement and for believing in my potential.  This has been a super fun experience that has taught me so much.  Regardless of the outcome, 3:25, 3:30,3:40,  I've already achieved much more than I thought I could and a big reason why is for all the push and support I've continually received from  the members of the running group.  I appreciate it.

Curious minds want to know why egad is out running 20 miles on a random Monday if he's not doing Maine Coast.

Costa and Juicy are starting rumors about the deadline being today for a free jacket with registration.