It's here: Half Marathon Weekend. That's right, I am running the Half. I just didn't have it in me to withdraw from the race. I've wanted to run this distance for many years now and after several months of preparing, I just couldn't withdraw. My race number #53 shows just how eager I was to sign up for this race. So, I kept at my PT sessions and gradually was able to bring my mileage back up to a respectable distance. My ITB is less painful, and I have a few more areas of concern, but those are due to the fact that my biomechanics are realigning so its all "good" pain. I am ready to finish this race.
I am running (not racing) on Sunday at the ungodly hour of 7 AM. I broke the news to my husband two days ago that we would need to leave the house at 20 minutes before 6. It's a lot to ask of him and the girls, but I really want them there.
This race has been on my mind all week. I have so much nervous energy built up inside me. On Wednesday, I went for a 5 km run around the lake. I surprised myself when I finished in 26 minutes. That is fast for me! Then, on the other side of the spectrum, today I went out for a nice easy run around the ponds in front of our house. This 3.5 km run was difficult for me to finish and I ran at a slower pace than I've ever run. This run has me rattled. I need to remember that I have prepared, and prepared well, for this run, including an 18 km run two Saturdays ago. I hope today's jaunt released some negative energy from my body.
Wish me luck on Sunday! I hope to finish feeling strong and looking good. Let's hope its not an ugly run. I also hope to get a good running picture of me.
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