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We hashed out a training plan this weekend. And so it’s official – I’m training for a marathon. Minneapolis in October.
It wasn’t on purpose that it ended up on the bulletin board with the photo strip, but it’s right. This is – oddly? naturally? – a very romantic thing. He’s inspired me to do this. We train together side-by-side for hours.
Why am I nervous now? I’m no more ‘in training’ than I was 2 weeks ago. I’m no more ‘in training’ than I was last year when I pushed my long runs up to 18 miles. Perhaps it’s the concrete date. Knowing that in 14 weeks I’d better show up with everything I need. What if I get injured? sick? That’s probably a big part of it. I’ve gotten good at being a half-marathon runner. Training that distance, enjoying longer runs. It’s work, but within my comfort zone and my confidence zone. But now, now it’s time to produce.
My goals are simple:
1) finish
2) (bonus goal) finish in less than 5 hours. 4:30 sounds reasonable given what I know of myself.
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June 27, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Rora114
Congratulations! That’s so exciting!
June 28, 2011 at 6:07 am
Savannah
Wow, that is exciting. I think it’s great that you and your husband have this together
Well done for pushing yourself that much farther, too. It’s very easy to just say “this is good enough” and not try more when we get to a certain point. A great example to your kids 
June 28, 2011 at 8:33 am
Jen
How exciting for you!
June 28, 2011 at 9:07 am
Mariah
Sarah — This is a big deal and I can understand nervous! From what I can tell you do a great job knowing yourself and what you’re capable of accomplishing. You’ll rock this!