Reason 1136: The satisfaction lasts longer than the pain.

So after my 5 miler my foot feels fine, which is definitely a nice feeling to have after dealing with the foot for the past three weeks. I realize that this could well be different for the longer run that I am going to undertake next week, but I think that on race day you expect the pain.

There is plenty of speculation right now for the weather for Monday and the BAA have gone as far as issuing an announcement on their website.

4/11/2007
Weather Alert - Monday's Boston Marathon
Wednesday, April 11 - As the Boston Athletic Association continues to make preparations for Monday's Boston Marathon, we are monitoring the upcoming weather conditions forecast for this area. Based on the National Weather Service's most recent report and in cooperation with the Executive Office of Public Safety (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, together with the eight cities and towns along the 26.2-mile marathon route, we are planning for likely heavy rain and windy conditions on race day. However, all race day plans remain the same. The Boston Athletic Association advises participants in Monday's race to plan accordingly for their run, bringing with them gear and apparel to suit the conditions. The B.A.A. will continue to update this web site as necessary.
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So the race will go on! I will be ready, I do prefer the cold to a really hot/humid day that Boston has seen in past years. But I am not too much a fan of the rain, so the rain gear will be out, ponchos on the ready.

I have been reading the Adidas advertising all over the city and I found one today, that I think I can relate to the most, and indeed is the heading of today's blog - "The satisfaction lasts longer than the pain".

Also, I was reading over some old marathon quotes that I enjoy, and I found this other one by the Great Emil Zatopek that I love "If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon."
- Emil Zatopek