Marathon training in T minus ....

2 days and counting....

Jeff and I went for a run last night in the rain. It was cold. I got completely soaked. But I loved every second of it. When we started, I said

If we go under 30 minutes, I'll be mad I got wet. If we go over 45 minutes, I might die.

We ran for 55 minutes and I felt great.

At the start of a training program like this, there are always the fears that you won't be able to do "it"... "It" can be:

1. get ready for the race
2. train as much as you should (due to time)
3. train as much as you should (due to recovery)
4. train as much as you should (without getting injured)
5. complete the race and meet your goals

During our run we talked about a lot of things, but we briefly talked about our goal of going under 3 hours this time. I mentioned in a previous blog that this goal can be dangerous if I let it get to me. So I reminded myself that I run marathons (and do other endurance events) because I love to do it. The process of training by myself and training with the running groups I do, is always more satisfying than the eventual outcome.

The other aspect of this goal, is that we are capable of doing it. Sure we have a little trepidation by telling others about the goal, but we can do it if things all fall into place. If they don't. We will have a hella-lot-a-fun trying.