one more short run, and i will be done with training for marathon #6. hard to believe. i'm still in shock that i made it through the training and that i stuck with it. this whole idea of training for a marathon in march started out as a dream, really. it was my way of getting over having to back out of marine corps back in september. it was also a way of re-gaining the faith that i had lost in myself. august, september, and october were extremely challenging months, and when it looked like i was going to lose running, too; i virtually fell apart. so, really? i am shocked that i've followed through with this crazy dream of mine.
training for a marathon through tax season seemed virtually impossible, as well. many told me that i was nuts to even consider adding one more thing to the plate during tax season. looking back, holding on to the hope of running a marathon has been my biggest motivator to get through tax season, to stay positive, and to take a smidgeon of time for myself. the past few weeks, when tax season really gets tough, have not been easy. but, josh has been incredibly supportive and somehow i've made it through the program (minus a few runs here and there). it's remarkable to me how supportive josh is about the marathon. he, obviously, will not be present for the marathon. however, not ONCE has he complained about a long run that i just have to get in or for me adding to the craziness that tax season brings to this house. i think he gets that running is a part of who i am and that i desperately need just forty minutes a day to re-group and restore my energy.
it is going to be a fabulous adventure. i can't wait to get out on that course! one thing that causes a bit of concern is the weather: it is supposed to be about 66 ℉ on Saturday. that's a high temperature, particularly when you've been training in 15-20-30 degree temps over the past three months. i'm trying to think of the beautiful, sunny day as a REWARD for pushing through running in blizzards and sleet and wind chills below zero. as long as i drink, drink, drink; i should make it through okay.
more coming soon on this marathoning adventure. (i'm already a little sad that training will be over tomorrow. that's how great this program is!)
2 comments:
Katie, don't look at it as the training is over, look to it as the end of one road and the begining of another! You can train for another one soon and just enjoy the runs after this marathon! Maybe you can have a new runner along or something if you aren't pushing too hard (since I haven't ran in about a year!) I am excited to hear how your race goes and know we are rooting you on here in B-ville!
Good luck Katie. I know you will be awesome, you have the strongest will power of any woman I know. Where is the marathon?
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