Boston Marathon Acceptance E-Mail

Daily Quote: “Life’s battles don't always go to the strongest or fastest man, But sooner or later the man who wins is the fellow who thinks he can.” --Steve Prefontaine.

This morning I received a welcomed surprise in my inbox, an e-mail from the BAA!! The following it that e-mail:

"Dear Bruce H. Robison,

This is to notify you that your entry into the 112th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2008 has been accepted, provided that the information you submitted is accurate.You can verify your acceptance into the field by searching the 112th Boston Marathon "Entrants" database on the B.A.A. web site, www.baa.org/2008/cf/Public/EntryLists.cfm. Additionally, an acceptance postcard will be mailed to you via US Postal Service mail.In early April 2008, an official Number Pick-up Card and extensive information regarding the B.A.A. Boston Marathon and related race week activities will be mailed to you via US Postal Service first class mail.

If you do not receive your Number Pick-up Card (required to claim number) and brochure by April 11, please contact our Registration Office at registration@baa.org. Registration related inquiries may also be directed to 508-435-6905.

Note that bib numbers will not be distributed on Race Day. Your travel arrangements should take into account picking up your number at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on Friday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or Saturday, April 19 or Sunday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.We look forward to seeing you in April!

Best of luck in your training!

Sincerely,Boston Athletic Association"

The BAA e-mail is a great motivational boost for today's training!! Today is a Long Tempo Run at marathon pace (8:00 minutes per mile). I haven't ran a speed workout since September 28th as last week was Recovery Week.

Medium Long Run + Marathon Pace.
11 miles. Time, 1:34 . Overall Pace, 8:32. Life Fitness Treadmill. Warm up: 2 miles @ 6.3 mph & 1% grade. Tempo: 7 miles @ 7.5 mph (marathon pace of 8:00 minute miles.) & 2% grade. Cool down: 2 miles @ 6.3 mph & 1% grade. (Note: my maximum heart rate is 191 bpm) Average heart rate: 155 bpm. Cardiac drift: 171 bpm. The speedwork went very well, next week I'll add another marathon pace mile to my Tempo Run.