This Friday starts the expo for the half marathon that I’m running on Sunday.

I’m excited about the expo. I love expos! I love getting my race packet, and I love going through all the great bins and choosing a new bumper sticker or T-shirt to add to my running memorabilia collection.

This time around, I’m excited about taking my youngest daugher along to the expo.

My daughters, almost 6 and 3, know I run. They watch me run. They cheer me on. They make signs. They come to races.

They know that protein should be eaten a few minutes after a run, or at least before a half hour passes. They know that proteins and carbs should be mixed. They know that if their urine is yellow they need to drink more. Yep, I’ve taught them all these health-related things that make running a healthy sport :0)

On Friday, my youngest gets to be a part of the expo excitement, the madness before the madness, the pre-race HOOPLA!

I’m so excited I could pee my pants.

I can’t wait to show her the different stations, the shoes and shirts. I can’t wait until she feels the excitement in the air as I pick up my packet and explain what we are doing and why. She’s been a part of every other part of the race – the finish line, the post-race fun. Never the pre-race prep though. I think she’ll love it.

I did 10 miles around Orlando on Sunday. It went well, my legs are ready, and I can’t wait to get to that race, even if I do have to leave quite a few hours early to catch that darn shuttle on time!

I did 5 today, will do 5 on Thursday and 3 on Friday. Then, Sunday, it’s off to the races! I’m taking a disposable camera for some photo ops. Guess 2.5 miles is actually on the hard packed sand. At least, it had better be hard packed!

In the meantime, I’m trying to get back into a stretching/yoga routine. I need to do it for my legs, and for my head.

Until next time, runners, I hope all your miles are fun ones!