Yes, I have been stalking the weather since last Friday when the 10-day forecast came out. I have been stalking it daily and there has not been much change. It looks like it is going to be in the low 50's at the 6:00 a.m. start time and close to 70 degrees around my anticipated finish time. Not too bad even though I was hoping for mid 40's to 50 at the start.
This week has been nothing but nerves trying to mentally prepare for this race. I have been packing my race bag a little at a time so that I don't forget anything. I plan on running two short and easy paced runs this week and then it's showtime! Thank you to everyone who has sent me positive comments about my race. Those are the words that I will remember when I feel like giving up in those last 6.2 miles!
How do you mentally prepare yourself for a marathon?
The physical work has been done but the mental aspect seems to be the toughest for me!
just relax! the hay is in the barn. Good luck and know you are stronger than you think you are.
ReplyDeleteI do need to relax! i am way to nervous and it's not even race day! Thank you for reminding me that I am way stronger than I think I am! I have to keep telling myself this!
DeleteYou've trained hard for this one!!!! Just relax and not worry about anything right now. You will be awesome no matter what.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jen! Congratulations to you on a great marathon finish! You rocked it!
DeleteI know you will do great. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteThank You Christy! I need all the luck I can get!
DeleteLOL, those mental monkeys are really something the week before the marathon! I also obsess over the weather ... funny, considering there is absolutely NOTHING you can do about it. Ah well!
ReplyDeleteKeep busy, this train is coming!!
Thank You Kathy. So true..there is nothing I can do at this point about the weather or the race sneaking up on me :)
DeleteI totally stalk the weather race week too!! :) YES, race nerves! You've done the training and that's been the **hard** part. You rocked a 22 miler!! Think about everything you HAVE done & maybe that'll give you the confidence you need. Get into your zone. When I'm at the start of a marathon I try real hard to block everything out around me. I tell myself this is just a long run, you've done this every weekend for 12+ weeks. That usually helps me slow the adrenaline & heart palpitations. ;) You've got this!! You really do Sandy! You're prepared & ready. Just remember everything you did in training...start slow, finish strong!! Have fun, smile when as you're running, stay positive!! I'll be thinking of you on race day. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam for always being so positive and encouraging. You are the expert so I appreciate the advice! I think I am so nervous because this is the first time that I put a time on it and threw it out there! Every race I run teaches me something new about myself and what I need to work on which is the positive thing. One more short and easy run and then it will be race day!
DeleteYou are going to do great, but I totally understand the mental issue--it seems like the more marathons I do, the *more* nervous I get. I guess that's what happens when you truly know what you are in for! Sending you good vibes for everything!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement Terzah! It is like I am doing my first marathon all over again because it has been so long! I think I am under a lot of pressure now to break four hours now :) I wish I could close my eyes and it would be all over!
DeleteYou will be great you did all the work you are ready I so wish I could be there !!!!
ReplyDeleteThank You Caroline! Have a great time on your vacation. You certainly deserve it!
DeleteTake this week easy and after..... run like the wind!
ReplyDeleteYou will do great, good luck!
Thank you for the encouragement! I am hoping that things go my way!
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