This has been the longest week EVER.
Ever since my 20 miler, I’ve just wanted it to be race day. I know I can do it. I know I’ll have a great time. I just want to be at the starting line already! Let’s get this show on the road!
Last night I read a great blog post from Susan at No Meat Athlete, with a recap of her first Ironman that was two weeks ago. When I read the part about seeing the finish line and having everybody cheering her on, I actually started to cry (happy tears!) because I realized that will be me on Sunday (but at a marathon, not an Ironman – maybe someday!). I’ve been working toward this for so long, and I can’t believe that in a matter of days, I’ll be running my first 26.2. Fortunately, my husband wasn’t in the room, because I think I might have freaked him out if he had seen me just burst into tears like I did.
Tonight I did a short 3 miler on the treadmill (it was after dinner and already dark out). The whole time I kept imagining how it will feel to turn the corner and see the finish line on Sunday and I couldn’t stop smiling.
Is it Sunday yet???
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4 comments
September 24, 2010 at 6:31 am
Carolyn
Yes, crossing the finish line of a marathon is a great moment. Congrats on all your hard work and good luck at the race.
I ran Disney in 2009 and at mile 26 there was a full on gospel choir that just sent chills up my spine as I passed them. It was pretty cool.
I leave out all the things I felt once I actually got past the line. ha ha ha.
Carolyn
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September 24, 2010 at 6:52 am
Amy @ Second City Randomness
I’m sure you’re going to do great! I’ve only done a half (and that was work in itself!), so I can’t even imagine the sense of accomplishment you’ll have as you cross the finish line!
Good Luck!
September 24, 2010 at 8:35 am
Jen
that is EXACTLY how I feel about my half!!! I can’t wait to run it and I KNOW I can do it. I could do it tomorrow if I had to! WOOHOO!!!
September 25, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Susan
GOOD LUCK! 🙂 Glad I could give you a wee bit of inspiration. You will do GREAT! Visit the site and let me know how amazing YOUR finish-line experience is!