3 packages of Power Bar gummies...check
Running skirt...check
Burt's Bees chapstick...check
Black visor...check
Let's DO THIS.
2 years since my last attempt at a marathon. Ended up getting pregnant a month before the big race and decided not to run it.
5 years ago started training for Milwaukee marathon in Chicago. Injuries, anxiety attacks, and running solo led me to dropping out of the race 2 weeks out for the big day.
7 years since my last marathon completion and it nearly killed me. Had my worst marathon time.
8 years since the last time I ran the St. George marathon, threw up once I crossed the finish line. Had my second worst marathon time.
9 years since I ran my first marathon, the St. George marathon. Fun, perfect experience with my cousin Annie. PR for the marathon.
As you can see I really haven't had a good marathon experience since 2002, 9 years ago.
It's time to face my demons and tackle the challenge of 26.2 miles.
I've been afraid of marathons for years, even though I had completed them once upon a time. For a long time I never thought I would do a marathon again.
But after having Charlotte I needed to change things up and challenge myself. It's hard to feel challenged and stretched when all you've done is laundry all day.
Last year on October 4th, I signed up for the runner series guaranteed entrance in the St. George marathon and committed myself to another marathon.
I'm sooooo nervous, since I want to PR.
I'm so pumped since it's one of my dear friends first time running it and I know, I KNOW, she's going to kill it.
I've trained well, but it's a marathon, anything can happen that day and some things are out of your control, like the fact that it's supposed to be 91 degrees in St. George on Saturday and there's absolutely no shade on the course.
But...it feels good to be doing something hard and challenging.
It's like my girl, Kristin Armstrong said,
"I want to tame the beasts of doubt and discouragement."
"When life throws us some difficult miles, we want to know that we can suck it up and prevail."
"Regardless of what is revealed about us when we hit the wall, we have the opportunity for growth."
I'm ready to tame the beasts, I'm ready to suck it up and prevail, and I'm ready for some growth. (At least that is what I'm telling myself as I sit here and type with butterflies in my stomach. Ok I'm really sooooo nervous I could throw up.)
I'm ready. Let's do this. Wish me luck. Say a prayer for me. 26.2 here I come!
What have you done recently to challenge and stretch yourself?
Ever think of running a marathon?
12 comments:
Yeah for you!!! Best wishes and good vibes from CO. Yes, of course, a prayer. You can do it.
(Finishing the last of my 5 K's tomorrow).
you will be amazing because you are amazing. you are strong, you have a good head on your shoulders, you know your body, you can totally do this!! i love you!! keep me posted please!
Good luck sugar! No worries.... you'll rock it :)
I had no idea you were training for a marathon, but I'm not surprised. You have so much drive and you are so motivated and strong. Go you! I'll be sending happy thoughts your way! And I'll be praying for some cloud cover for you!
Good luck!!
good luck girl!
LAURA (and Mary)! I am so proud of you two. To train and prepare and commit to something like this as a mother is seriously cool and inspiring. My prayers are with you and, man, I couldn't send any more good wishes! Go get em. :)
You can do it! I can't wait to hear the report!
oh man Lar, i can't even tell you how excited i am for you. i personally know how hard you have worked for this and how much preparation you have done. I KNOW, you will do great, amazing wonderful, you have put in the time, you have done all you can do, so just know you will be fine and have fun and show us all how amazing we already know you are!
You are awesome!! You'll be great!!
GO GIRL!!!
I'm excited to hear how it all went down - I'm sure you were fabulous!
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