entertainments from the other side (of the finish line)

i have another marathon in 27 weeks.  that is a long time.  but i am registered.  let the madness begin.  i'd like to do another in between but i don't know my boat's schedule so it's tough. i'm trying to get the New England Cup with my running affiliation- the Rhode Runners.  This involves doing a race in CT, RI, MA, ME, VT, and NH... i've only got RI and MA thus far.  better step it up!