Here I am in week 11 of marathon training. Not much time to write about how it's going, how I'm feeling etc., just seems to be enough time to eat, sleep, work, run. Just thought I would take a second to relect on the past training weeks & think a bit about what lies ahead. Stay tuned for the rambling....
A few days ago I decided I was going to drop out of the race. A tough decision, but I know in my heart that I haven't put myself totally into this training. I haven't been eating right, sleeping enough, training hard enough, etc. I know what it takes to be a good runner .... and I haven't been doing it. At all.
Why drop out in week 10?
1. Scared to be disappointed with my time.
2. Worried I may have to walk some.
3. Scared sh*tless of the 20 miler that awaites me in my training.
Fast forward two days later & I must have been crazy to even consider dropping out. 10 weeks of training wasted? No way, I'm too far in.
So from today on my friends it is time to concentrate on finishing up this training feeling strong .... getting my head on straight .... and remembering why I am doing this.
Get the pickle juice chillin' in the fridge and the paydays in my pocket. It's time to run long this weekend. Ba-ring it!
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hey hey! Newish reader here... just wanted to offer some words of encouragement! I'm training for my first full marathon as well, and was terrified beyond belief about my first 20 miler. Well I got out there and ran it (this morning!) and I survived... so can you! If you're trained enough to run 15 miles, you can totally run 20. Good luck =)
ReplyDeleteSuzy,
ReplyDeleteMy breath caught when I read the sentence about you dropping out of the race - I am so glad that the next paragraph said you reconsidered. You have been a hero to me and I admire you so much.
I BELIEVE IN YOU and I am pulling for you.
Much love,
Jenny