One thing that has really shocked me through out this process is how mental training for a marathon is equally as tough and important as physical training. The mind plays such a strong role in what you can do and what you believe you can do. So in addition to my body being tired, my mind is tired from being in overdrive as well!
This weekend, I have my longest run that I have ever run planned. Two weekends ago, I ran 13 miles. The same distance as the half marathon I ran approximately 4 1/2 months ago. So to me, it was not a big deal, something I know I could conquer. (I didn't take in to consideration last time I ran 13 miles, it was a cool spring morning. The humidity lead to some nice little vomit sessions along the way.) But I knew I could do it. On Saturday morning, I will be waking up bright and early for a 15 mile run. I don't even know how far that is. I don't know what my route is going to be, where to go, how to avoid hills at all costs. But it's also amazed me how every time I look at the 15 miles in my planner, my mind says "Megan (yes my mind speaks in a 3rd person), you can do this. 7 1/2 miles out, 7 1/2 miles back home." I have yet to believe that I can't do it. And that's a good thing when running that distance!
So childrens, while you are all in your cozy beds on Saturday morning, with mild hangovers from the night before, wondering if you should have pancakes or french toast, think of me out (and according to the news, in the rain), and send positive thoughts my way. Because the mind is a powerful thing and if I firmly believe that the positive thoughts we think can be shared and channeled toward a greater thing.
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