Day Before the Race

Hi my name is Abby.  I am updating the blog for Dave as he has already left Ohio and is now in Boston getting ready for the race.   I will be heading to the race tomorrow to watch and cheer on Dave.  I promise to take good pictures and let everyone know how he did.  Until then, here is some information about the race.

The race is this Sunday, TOMORROW!!!

The race starts and ends at Prowse Farm, 5 Blue Hill River Rd, in Canton Mass.  Historic Prowse Farm where the Suffolk Resolves were drafted for the first continental congress in 1774.  The rolling course takes runners through the picturesque Blue Hills Reservation, which features the Great Blue Hill offering panoramic views of the entire metropolitan area from its summit, and into classic New England town of Milton. The route through town will take the runners past Milton Academy whose famous alums include TS Eliot, James Taylor and the Kennedy’s.

The race it’s self starts at 6:15 in the morning.  The runners get picked up and bussed to the start at 5am!  Yes, a very early start but this is a great way to avoid the heat that we have out here in Boston.

Two of the nurses that work for ThriveRx and I are going to watch the race from start to finish.  The nurses are on hand just in case Dave needs any assistance during the race.  They are also there to change his CVL dressing directly after the race as he will be tire, sweaty and not clean.  Dave told us his dressing is usually barely still attached after running such a long distance and sweating so much.

After the race starts we will move on to the top of Great Blue Hill, mile 7.  Then we move onto the finish.

There are 7 aid stations along the course which the race course passes 10 times total. There are bathrooms every mile (good to know for short bowel). Water and sports drinks at each aid station.

Dave will be running with his camel back filled with a Oral Rehydration Solution.

After the race we will all join Dave, Bailey and Stacey for the after Race BBQ.

If you would like more information about the race or to see the course map, visit: www.131marathon.com.

Dave is very excited for the race.  After following his progress and training for so long I am very excited to see him finish the race that he has worked so hard to prepare for.  I think that 13.1 miles is a long run, but for someone with short gut and on TPN, it is amazing and inspirational.

Good luck Dave!!!

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