I have exactly two weeks until my next marathon. It actually seems kind of strange. My other three marathons each have had months of build-up, of logging long-distance runs, of wondering, imagining, picturing race day and then the inevitable fear/anxiety/nervousness mixed with excitement/anticipation/energy for the race itself.
So far, this hasn't had hardly any of that. I suppose this is all part of my development as a runner. I chose to run a spring marathon precisely because of the time frame, because I wanted to run two marathons fairly close to each other so I wouldn't have to run an 18-miler and then two 20-milers. I actually did end up having to run one 18-miler and one 20-miler but still, it was much better than having to do it the other way.
My plan the next two weeks is fairly simple. I'm running 4-5 today and then 12 on Sunday. Now, the race is on a Saturday so next week I'm going to switch it up and run 10 miles on Saturday and maybe a 3-4 miler on Sunday.
I guess the one thing I'm going to start doing a lot is to check the weather. The race has an 8 a.m. start time so if it's at all warm and sunny, I could be in for a tough run since I'll be pulling into the finish after 12 p.m. Lately we've had rain and chilly (SoCal chilly, I mean, come on) weather, and I'm hoping that extends out three more weeks or so.
For now, though, I'm just taking it run by run and hoping that the anxious/nervous emotions don't kick in for a while.
8 comments:
I think you're just building confidence as a runner. You now have no doubt you can do it so the mystery is solved. And you're looking more to things like the weather instead of freating over whether you've trained enough. This will be one of your best - have a great time!
Certainly part of your development as a runner! You have put in the training and know that you can be confident. Just stick to your plan for the two weeks, you are doing everything right.
Good luck on the race. As far as weather, I'd probably take anything that you got that day but then it's freaking freezing here still!
"I wanted to run two marathons fairly close to each other so I wouldn't have to run an 18-miler and then two 20-milers." Naw, just take one of those out and do 26.2 miles. You are awesome. I can not believe this has come so quick.
Here's hoping for a cool 30 degree day....oh, wait, here's hoping for a cool 65 degree day. (What is cool to you?!)
Your race is going to go so well. You are ready. So cool to see how far you have progressed. "Chilly" huh? It's 30 and snowing here today.
I read that three times and I'm still not sure if I've got it right. You're hoping for rainy, chilly weather? I'm thinking maybe yes to the chilly, no to the rain. Am I right?
Awww can't wait to read about the race victory! :-)
So, like you're earning a medal for a "long run" marathon training run before the marathon. Wait...what? Lol, I like this strategy!
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