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[quote=Anonymous]OP, do you train with a training group?  If not, I would ask your friend what her pace is and (if possible) try to stick together.

I have run one marathon and several half marathons.  DH has run MCM twice as well as some other marathons.  People will cheer for you as others have said if you put your name on your shirt in big letters or write it with a Sharpie down your arm. You could even make a sign for your back that says "Cheer for Sue - I'm ruinning alone!" and people will.  It's an incredible feeling and there is a lot of energy, but when it is over you will be pretty tired and possibly sore (although that may not happen until the next day).  If he is worried about crowds at the finish, then I would arrange for him to meet you one metro stop away or soemthing so that you are not going all the way by yourself.  I think he should plan to come, though.  When I was unable to run in MCM at the last minute, my whole training group came to Richmond two weeks later to support me in the Richmond Marathon.  It's a big deal to run your first marathon, and perhaps if he asks around he will learn that.

Good luck to you!  It's a great race and I wish I were running with you (although you are probably faster!).[/quote]

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