A Facebook friend had posted this as her status update today and basically sums up a lot of what I have been feeling during my training.
"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt
I think I will always be a ball of nerves until this race is completely over and I have crossed that finish line in one piece and no major injuries. I started out this journey completely scared to go running by myself early in the morning (or late at night). I would quickly get over that fear as I just wanted to go as long as I could (most of the time I gave myself a 5 minute time limit or marker like the end of the block). The fears then worked up to how to last 3-4 miles with one or two kids in the double stroller without too many stops. When I could get at least one decent run out of 3 then I considered myself successful because after all, I made the effort and that's what counts.
Now as we head into crunch time I still can't fathom how I am going to last 13.1 miles. Sure I got through 12+ last weekend but that was only supposed to be a practice run. This is the real deal. I know I will dig deep and be more prepared (better warm-up and not to forget my Gu Chomps!).
So here it is, I am doing something every day that scares me. I am mentally and physically preparing for an incredible milestone: to complete another 1/2 marathon and shave off as much time as I can (and if I can keep up with the other two Speedy Gonzales' then that's an accomplishment that I never thought could ever happen!).
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