It is hard to believe that by this time next week I will be recovering from my FIRST MARATHON!!! I am not sure what to expect but I do expect it to be a challenge, to be hard, difficult, to be amazing, to be rewarding, to be like nothing I have ever accomplished before in my life. I know how amazing I felt after my 20 miler and this will be better, I know!
Running a marathon is something that I only dreamed of doing, right now it is still a dream (not by this time next week!). I can hardly believe that I have actually come this close and I will be reaching this goal. This marathon is more than a marathon, it is hard to explain but from the moment I decided to register and started my training to the finish line, this marathon is symbolic. A symbol of commitment, accomplishment, of my character and dedication. I fully expect to cross that finish line with a new outlook on life.
Today I met with Mel to run 8 miles. She even gave me my birthday present, Run Like a Mother autographed book!! SCORE!! Thanks Mel!!! I love love love it!!! Today I was just flat out tired. I started out ok but quickly fatigued. I am hoping to get some good quality rest tomorrow and hit up some short runs after I arrive in OKC Tues/Wed/Thurs.
Today’s Run
8 Miles: 1:13.13
Average pave: 9:04 I’ll take it.
Today was warm, 54 at the start or our run (at least my run, Mel hit 8 miles before I showed up) but I bet it was 60 something when we finished. Warm, you ask. Yes, that is warm for here for now. I am a little bit concerned about the marathon next week. The weather is calling for 79 I think. Uh oh, I have not been preparing for that.
Today I am grateful for:
Claritin
A trip home to see my family!
A great run with a great buddy (thanks Mel!)!
7 Days to OKC MARATHON!!!
I can't tell you how excited i am for you! My first marathon (well, my ONLY marathon) is such a cherished moment to me, everything about that day will remain ingrained in my memory forever.
ReplyDeleteI'm ecstatic that you will be able to experience that as well, both the highs and lows (beware the wall!).
I'll be cheering for you from SoCal.
A first marathon is so awesome. I hope you have a ton of fun!
ReplyDeleteYay! So excited for you! Good luck next week!
ReplyDeleteIf it's hotter than you are used to next week, slow down and hydrate well - you will be good to go. Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteI so admire you. I'm not ready for a marathon but maybe next year. I can't wait to hear about your experiences. You're going to be awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura
I am so excited for you!!! I can't wait to hear how it all goes :) I hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteYou will LOVE your first marathon--nothing better! If it is that warm, you have to really pay attention to your hydration and pace (I'm sure you know that!). Take it nice and easy this week and rest up/drink up/add salt!
ReplyDeleteI love that you're not letting the marathon be about 26.2 miles. You've made it about the journey to a better YOU, rather than conquering some arbitrary number of miles. With an outlook like that, you're going to do awesome! Not only at OKC, but in many marathons to come.
ReplyDeleteCant wait to read that "post-marathon" post!
YIPPEE!! Hugs and love. You are soooo ready. Wish I could be there to hug you after. Glad you like the book, something to keep you calm on the plane..
ReplyDeleteYou better text me when you are done...
Yea!!! I wish you the best on your first marathon! I can't wait to hear the results!
ReplyDeleteOh Jeez! Congrats! Hope you can get some sleep this week. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteSo excited to hear about your marathon - you are going to ROCK IT!
ReplyDeleteENJOY IT!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the break down of how it goes!
Be cheering from Sunny AZ!!
I have butterflies for you. I know you are going to have an amazing time! Hugs to you for all the hard work you've put in to accomplish this dream!
ReplyDeleteIt's can't already be a week away. Wow that is crazy Exciting. You are going to do so great. You have to text ASAP after the race so we can know how you did. I will be praying for you. So excited. Rock-it SISTA!!!!
ReplyDeleteExciting! Looking forward to hearing all about it! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI will be techno-stalking you the whole time. You are ready! Like I said at dinner last week, I am so proud of what you have accomplished in the last four months, if not the last year. You are an amazing woman! Much love from The Redheads...
ReplyDeleteI'm over from Mel's blog - wanted to wish you luck on your marathon. Your post makes me so anxious for September to be here so I can be (almost) at my first marathon. I'm so excited for you!! Can't wait to read how it goes.
ReplyDeleteIt will be great! I promise finishing your first is a feeling like nothing else you'll ever experience. And don't worry...I don't think it'll be 79 at 6:30am. Don't quote me on that, though, it is crazy midwest weather after all. :) Wishing you the best of luck!! You have our email addresses if you need something while you're there. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm over from Mel's Blog - Good luck in OKC - What is your expected pace? I'm not very fast but I'll be running with the 4:30 pacer (she's one of my coaches). Have a great race - OKC is a wonderful marathon and it was my first too!
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