Man, I cannot believe the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is only 3 weeks away! So this week I attempted a 23-mile run and all it did was make me even more nervous about race day. Just after 17 miles I decided to try to finish strong and ramped up to my goal pace. I got in just about two miles before a very small muscle on my right hip felt like it was going to explode. I ended up trodding through a few more miles before stopping. This soreness, inflammation is really driving me crazy.
Maybe I'm just a wimp. I recently read a NY Times column about the mental toughness of competitive runners and their ability to push through pain. That really didn't help. I appreciate all my friends that are marathon veterans telling me not to worry, that adrenaline will carry me through the last 6 miles. Is that what you noticed the first time you ran one? Did you share the same fear that I have, that maybe I didn't do enough?
I'm usually a fairly confident person but I have to admit this it the most nervous I've felt this far ahead of any athletic endeavor I've pursued. I think I'm really gonna need a short run the day before to shake out any jitters. Hope to see you at the finish line!
Keep on runnin'!
I read that NY Times article and I think about it every time I run! Thinking is it really pain? Can I push through it? I usually do. :)
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