Monday, August 23, 2010

Finally registered for the Treherne marathon. I thought it was the usual lackadaisical attitude that kept me from registering sooner. When I pressed the 'Confirm registration' option, I realized it was repressed FEAR that kept me from registering. I felt like throwing up and my heart started racing. The marathon block in my head is out of control. I can't go running a marathon like this. You have to believe you can do it. You need to have mental toughness. I used to be tough. What happened? I've delivered 2 kids without anaesthetic for crying out loud (ok, so it wasn't by choice, but still). Surely I can run 26.2 miles. I've run 21 miles, so whats 5 more miles? The rational side of me says of course I can do this. Its not like I haven't been training. Its not like I'm aiming for a good time either. I just want to finish and move on to the next goal ( Vulture Bait!). Right now I do not feel at all like the person who writes in this blog. Presently I am a trembling blob of anxiety.

3 comments:

  1. The Treherne full mary is a tough one; no way around it. Be sure to run on the top side of the road (down the centre), not the sides. The slope of the roads will kill your ankels and possibly cause calf cramps from one leg having to work harder than the other. Hills are psychological. Take time to psych yourself up before the upside and, as a reward to yourself, take time to view the beauty of the countryside from the top (this is a good place for a gel and a prayer). If you have friends and family supporting you along the way ask them to be there every mile past 20. You'll need them. Having said all this, you'll do well. You can do this. Mike

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  2. I once ran the 1/2 so the terrain won't be a complete surprise this time. The last time I ran it ( their first year), it was in mud up to my ankles and I couldn't get a grip. I did not appreciate the scenery, but this time I am hoping to enjoy it. Thanks for saying I'll do well. Always nice to hear encouraging words. It means a lot. Are you running Treherne?

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  3. Haven't decide yet. It depends how it fits in with my Chicago training schedule. Good luck! Mike

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