4 days to go ... obession alert has been downgraded to a normal level ... calm has been restored. First, thank you to everyone for all the support, advice and encouragement over the last 18 weeks, I wouldn't be feeling as positive and prepared without it!
Second, it occured to me that I have never posted a pic of me on here, so this is me ... taken last night at the pasta party.
And lastly, before I begin to pack, Brent aka "the marathoner" sent me this pic, which made me laugh. If you are the guy in the pic and not busy on Sunday morning and still have the sign ... chicago needs you baby!
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okay ... I'm off to the windy city, won't be posting again til Monday night ... good luck to everyone running this weekend.

RUN YOUR BUNS OFF, ALI!!!
GOOD LUCK!
And, yes, run your buns off!
Well, not all your buns....
Good luck!! travel safe.
Good luck, Ali!!!!!!! Run your buns off!!!
Well, don't run them all the way off, or at least pick them up when you are done because you won't be able to walk home without them you know?
Oh yea, and thanks for the pic! :) I always thought you had black hair for some reason.
go get 'em!!!
i like your picture, thanks for sharing!
Go get 'em Ali! Your picture is so gorgeous, and NOTHING like what I thought you looked like! Brown ponytail, if you must know. I'm cheering you on!
Good luck! We'll be cheering you on!
GOOD LUCK!!!
Good luck today! I can't wait to read the full race report!!!
sweet. gotta face to go with the blog!! thanks!!
and i know your M went fabulously, i just cant wait to hear about it!