Green Bay anyone?

I think I have a problem.  It's a running thing.  My wife and I decided a few weeks ago to travel up to Green Bay this weekend to cheer on our friend, Greg Sanchez, as he runs the marathon up there.  More on that in a moment.  We also have friends we've been meaning to see up there, so it works out perfectly.  I encouraged my wife to sign up for the 5k the same day, and I promised to sit on the sidelines and cheer them all on, while watching our kids.

I guess you know  where this is going right?  We had planned to leave Saturday morning, after I got my long run in here in Chicago with my running partners.  Then my schedule changed, allowing us to leave on Friday instead.  That means I will have to get my long run in up there somehow.  I know I should be taking it easy, recovering after Boston for a little while longer, but the race starts at Lambeau Field, and sounds pretty exciting.  So, yes, I reneged on the deal and signed up for the half marathon.  Hey, I need to get my long run in right?  Now I just need to hope I can find some help to watch the kids while I run...

Anyway, I've known Greg Sanchez for nearly 20 years, since long before he started running.  In the last 4 or 5 years though, he's been amazing.  He does most of his training on the treadmill, and runs most races with a friend who does a little slower pace than he is capable of.  But when he let's it fly, he is capable of running pretty fast.  I believe he is hoping to qualify for Boston at the Green Bay marathon, and if the conditions are right, I believe he has a great chance to do it.  Good luck Greg!

I'll post some thoughts and pictures after the Green Bay race on Sunday.  It should be a pretty fun couple of weeks though, because a week after Green Bay (and Lambeau Field) is the Soldier Field ten mile race here in Chicago.  That one finishes inside the stadium, and is always a good time.

The pictures, by the way, are from the recent Ravenswood run, and 8k in beautiful weather a couple weeks ago.  The weather is perfect right now for some good running.  I hope you get out and enjoy it!