Faux Runner

or …. IS THERE?  I had a bit of a conversation with our Speedwork coach after yesterday’s Yassos at the track. At one point, he talked about the mental strength you need to complete 26.2 miles. And remembering why I am running the marathon would help reinforce my goal. In my obsessed enthusiastic state, I took his words literally and tried to think of WHY I am doing this marathon. I am not doing it to fundraise for a greater…

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Given that I have improved quite a bit since Spring, I’ve also been obsessing thinking quite a bit about my pace in the race. All sorts of permutations and combinations being worked out. I’m actually planning to attempt a tryout at this weekend’s 21 miles at a better pace than I always thought I would run at. Nerves – not as much. Lack of sleep is not allowing my brain to process the nervousness. I know I can do this.