Notes
Boston marathon. Hot day, 87*. Started out doing a 4min run, 1min walk. Hip a little bothersome at first. Met up with Joe M. around mile 3 and ran a mile with him. Later, met up with Max around mile 9 and ran to the Children's Hospital stop at mile 14. Did a lot of walking with Max. Ran most of the 2nd half, just walked the water stops.
Meals. The day before, had a buffet breakfast at the Marriott with Kit and Margie and Leslie. Had a veggie omelet, fruit, bacon, oatmeal, sausage. Not much for lunch, just an ice cream at the museum of science with Hallie. Dinner was chinese from Panda Express. Veggies and rice and lo mein, steak and veggies, chicken and veggies. Had a large canolli from Mike's Pastry for dessert. In the few days before the race, it was pancakes, salty food, burgers, some pasta and rice from Shaws, salad and fruit and pasta at the Children's Hospital reception. A fair amount of cookies and a canolli from Mike's Pastry.
Race morning. Banana and oatmeal in the hotel around 5:30am. Coffee. Drank a 32oz gatorade up till one hour before the race. Ate a scone and a bagel at the children's hospital hall while waiting for the start. Drank water and gatorade during the race. No stomach issues or energy issues during the race.