Okay - so I'm really writing this entry on July 26 but, really, it's about July 25...
So I'm running a marathon tomorrow (yes, I know that really I already ran it today - that's not important for this post). I'm nervous. Here are some ways I know I'm nervous:
- it's hard to concentrate
- I have shaky hands
- I feel jittery inside
- I feel overwhelmingly sleepy
- yet I have trouble sleeping at night
Running a marathon is nothing new: I've done it 3 times already. It should be no big deal, right?
WRONG!
It's a big deal every time. 42.2km is a mega way to go. From our house, 42.2km will get you to:
- Whiterock (Dominic's house)
- Maple Ridge (that's 10km further than Stve & Carol's house)
- Lion's Bay (that's half-way to Squamish)
FAR!
The things I do to not be nervous:
- get my running stuff ready
- pin my number on my shirt
- pre-make my breakfast and coffee
- decide on what to write on my arms
This time, I decided to write "GUTS" and "GRIT" on my arms because I signed up last minute and have only had a little bit of time to get ready. Here's me ready for for the run. Do I look ready?
~mom
Mom, you look extremley ready!
ReplyDeleteWhat was your time... I forgot alredy.
Was your number 281 or 182?
ReplyDelete(I know the answer...182 This post is just for fun!)