Boston Day 5

Boston Day 5

No pictures today! I didn't take any, though I should have. The city was loud today with sneakers from the 28,000 runners going through the city. The expo was packed with thousands of people. I had to go pick up my race #. I am runner 25518. On race day the http://www.Bostonmarathon.org site has a runner tracker. This will let you know where I am in the race. I am hoping to feel a bit better soon.

Speech From an 8th Grader

Today we attended the Miles for Miracles event for all of the runners. We have 210 runners on the team. An 8th grader got up and stood in front of the thousand or so people and told them the story of his fighting Leukemia. It really hit home. There were also many patients of the hospital there and looking at all of them put your life into perspective.

Boston Day 4

Boston Day 4

Today was a day filled with confusion. Waited for a cab ride for over an hour and was late to my doctors appointment. Finally got there and waited for the next open appointment at BostonBodyworkers. The people there were very nice! I had nice conversation with them and then they got me tapped up and ready to go. After the cab debacle I decided to test the tape out and run back to the hotel! Leg didn't feel to good but I made it and it gave me inspiration starting out at the finish of the marathon. I got back and cleaned up and get us going

The Skywalk Observatory

We have a Boston City Pass so we were trying to make it an inexpensive day. We took a free shuttle from the hotel and went to the Skywalk Observatory. This was a fun place. You are taken up 50 floors to a giant overlook of the city of Boston. Each person received a little handset that you could listen to all the stories about the City.

The Museum of Fine Art

After the Skywalk we proceeded to the Museum of Fine Art. It was quite a walk and everyone was getting a bit fatigued. The museum is under construction but showed some really nice pieces. We spent about an hour and a half there a took many pictures that will be on my facebook photos page.

It was a fun day with the family and a wonderful lunch at the UNO Chicago Grill on Boyleston. Probably best lunch I have had all trip! That's all for now! Time for a guys night out! Pictures to come soon! Today you could really feel the city coming alive with runners!

Boston Day 3

Boston Day #3



It was a fun day. We started our visit at the New England Aquarium. We seemed to tour it very fast but it was very fun. We got a city pass so we were brought in pretty fast and into the jellyfish area. Then a small walk into a massive penguin area. Which is my favorite area.

After that we went to a place called "Tomb" by Fenway park. Where everyone gets to be part of an ancient Egypt archaeological dig. Problem is my daughter ran off at the first sign of loud noise. So then my son and I went in and the door sealed us in. The lights went off and he was not a happy man. A mean vision floated above the room (which I thought was cool) but Braeden wanted out! So we left! Another day in the books!

The Road to Boston: Day 2

The Road to Boston: Day #2

Today we visited the Basketball Hall of Fame. Something I always wanted to do. We had a couple hours to kills so we toured the facility and took many great pictures. Here is a picture of the kids outside the arena. I loved that both of my childrens feet almost equal on Shaquille O'Neal foot. That is too funny! In all it was a short day and then we made the trip into Boston. Where we have mainly sat at the hotel and rested! Day #3 is going to be fun! Keep you posted! Pictures from the Hall of Fame are posted on my facebook photos page!

The Road to Boston: Day #1

Well today was a productive day. Our original plans were to drive to Albany and stay in that area for the night. We passed one hotel in Albany and then kept driving and couldn't find one. We ended up driving all the way to Springfield, Mass. I figured we would stay in Springfield and then hit the Basketball Hall of Fame. Something I had wanted to do since I was a kid. We also found a Dr. Seuss Garden we are going to hit up. Then we should be in Boston by 3-4pm to check into our hotel for the week! I want to thank everyone for the good luck and the well wishes! It is truly appreciated! I haven't been feeling all that well and I hoping once I settle in, I will start feeling stronger.

Anyways Tomorrow I will list day #2 and I will have photos of our arrival in Boston!

Until Next time, Keep on running!

Jim Phillips Benefit May 2

As many of you know Jim Phillips passed away over a week ago due to cancer. The family had numerous medical bills and I would be happy if anyone could spare some time and come out to the benefit. I am troubled at the thought of his 8 year old daughter he leaves behind. Any help or donations would be greatly appreciated.

CONTACT: Jamie Gleason 252-7012
For donations or tickets!

MUSIC PROVIDED BY
Sound Sensation!

Where: S.K. Post State Street Auburn, NY 13021
When: Saturday May 2, 2009

$10 Per Person
$5 for children (10 & under)
Spaghetti Dinner, Raffles, Door Prizes!

Buy A T-Shirt..Support Zack $20

Buy A T-Shirt..Support Zack

I dropped all of the remaining T-Shirts off at the Saurini's house today! If anyone wants to buy a Boston marathon commemorative shirt we had made, please do so now! The shirts are $20 and all proceeds go to Zack's Benefit. I had promised Zack and his family months ago and I would like to sell all of these to help fulfill that promise!

Contact Jodi Saurini at: thesaurinis@yahoo.com
Jodi is also on facebook. The benefit site is at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=55840893167&ref=ts

Here are what the Shirts look like: