Since Jan. 1 I've put in 175 hours of training. I know every single minute of it has been quality time - no junk miles, no half-hearted training sessions - just a lot of good solid work.

Saturday is the big test. I woke up at 1 AM this morning and had a hard time falling back asleep as I lay fretting about the race. Thank goodness Cassie Cat settled in on my legs at about 2:30. Something about her snuggling next to me helps me fall back asleep.

Of course Shawna, my trainer, pointed out that I could be taking naps.

Veronica