Well, I haven't blogged in two months. Most of the time it has slipped my mind as there seems to be enough to be getting on with these days! But it is T-minus less than 1 week until race day, so have been trying to focus, on focusing.
The runs have been going well with the odd niggle freaking me out a bit. Calves have struggled, super tight most of the time, but some heat and ice seemed to help them out this week. Some strange groin pain going on after yesterday's run. I am sure they will run themselves out on the long race day.
I am nervous, but excited too. It became apparent that the 2.46 was a bit too lofty of a goal for my training regime, so that has gotten put aside. So I don't have a set time to shoot for now, which is a bit liberating. Sub-3 should definitely be in the realm of possibility, and I hope that it will be greatly below that. I am anxious, but hope that the hard work will do me well.
I have been spending the recent evenings watching inspirational sport movies. They are pretty good - Remember the Titans, Miracle, Hoosiers, Coach Carter. The running films are few and far between, as are those about individual sports. But they are about heart, adversity, and perseverance, and they make me feel good. Now is GI Jane - head shaving scene. I know it isn't a sport movie, but she is kick ass and puts up with some tough shit. All I have to put up with is less than 3 hours of pain. I can do that.
I want to enjoy it, the best that I can. I hope that I can enjoy it, and run well.
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