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A few weeks ago, after my very difficult 15-miler, I met up with my friend Jordan. Jordan ran competitively in college and is my go-to runner friend.
After spilling my guts that I was dreading excited to run this marathon, she said something along these lines:
"Get excited! Don't look at race day as if it's going to be the most difficult workout of your life; look at it as a way of celebrating all the work you've put in. Training is the grueling part--the marathon is your time show it all off."
Jordan, I love you! I know it seems obvious, but her words of wisdom totally changed my mentality--for the better!
I was so anxious to run those 26.2 miles. I kept thinking to myself during that dreaded 15-miler...if I can barely keep going now, how the heck am I going to run over 10 more miles come race day?*
Now, whenever I get nervous or start to doubt my ability to run this marathon, I think back to that conversation with Jordan and remind myself that all this training is leading up to one, very loooooong celebration.
Happy weekend-ing!
XO,
Wild Rice
*note, I've run a 17-miler since this experience and it went fantastically well. Everyone has their off days!
OMG - I love that shirt and I haven't even run a marathon before (nor am I training for one). It's still that awesome and can apply for so many races.
ReplyDeleteJordan's advice is fantastic. I hope I remember it should I ever decide to go for 26.2.
Keep on kicking butt with your training! You're going to do great.
I know, I found it online...so cute :)
DeleteThanks for the encouragement! Consider signing up for a marathon... :)