It's the Cowtown Marathon in February.
In my excitement, I signed up the very first day the race registration opened. I just knew that I wanted to run a marathon next February shortly after my 50th birthday (you know, bucket list type thing). I did a half marathon in March of this year and even a 15k run in mid-July in sweltering Texas heat. I mean, how hard could 26.2 miles be?
Oh dear. WHAT HAVE I DONE? I. Am. Mortified.
How will I EVER run TWENTY SIX POINT TWO MILES?? For heavens sake, I'll be FIFTY!
(Whew. Glad I got that off my chest. I was freaking out a bit.)
In my panic, I've checked the website to see if it's possible to recant my ill-conceived idea. I can't exactly cancel my spot, but I can decide to run a shorter race - like a half marathon instead. I have till December 31st to decide.
My husband even bribed me to run the FULL marathon by offering to buy me jewelry. (Yes, he knows I can be bought.)
But now that the time has come to start training for the run, I'm really wishing I hadn't been so rash in registering. What's wrong with me? Do I think I'm YOUNG or something?
I did actually print out a suggested training schedule from the race site. The runs aren't so bad during the week (mostly 4-6 miles 3 days a week). But the Saturday run increases by a mile each week. This Saturday is 6 miles and it goes up from there. I feel comfortable with the schedule until it gets to the double digit schedule the week of Thanksgiving. That's just a month away.
I guess that's what I'm most afraid of...the long training runs. Those double digit runs means running for 2-4 hours (or more). And actually the longest distance is just (just - ha, ha) 20 miles. That means the day of the marathon I STILL have another 6.2 to go.
My inner gazelle is feeling like a tired, old mule just thinking about it.
I decided to just see how long I can keep up with the schedule (and IF I can keep up with the schedule without injury - I still am having a bit of Achilles tendon problems). I can decide after I try the 16 mile run right after Christmas.
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3 comments:
Well, I'm feeling the EXACT same way about running 5 miles in a little over a month! WHAT was I thinking? I'm excited about the race, but I'm not enjoying my every-other-day runs very much. I guess I don't like the solitude... I should learn to like that more. You're doing great - just keep at it and don't worry until December 31 :-)
Wow, a marathon, that's awesome!! I just started running a couple of years ago and ran a couple 5k's this year. Pondering a 10k, but apprehensive about that!! Good luck!!
@ Hafts Happenings...a 10k is fun. I did the Cowtown 10k last February and really enjoyed it - very scenic route . I've also done a Half Marathon in Dallas in March. I loved it and it really didn't feel hard after I had trained for it. I think what intimidates me most is the training for the marathon (well, that and running 26.2 miles!). Thanks for your comments!
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