Today was my last run before the race. Tomorrow I have a big job: rest (ie, no running), and eat a lot of carbohydrates. Whew! Can I handle it? To be honest, I have a few butterflies about what will happen on Sunday. Will it be too cold outside? ... Will I get a leg cramp? ... Will I be able to stay sufficiently hydrated, but not too much, given that I will need to stand at the start line for a long time? ... Will I be able to find a place to park? ... How many layers should I wear, and how will I carry everything when I take the layers off?I can ease my mind with this: I am about as ready physically as I can be, given a 3 month preparation time. I followed the plan set out in the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Half-Marathon Training. Since June 12th, I spent a little more than 65.3 hours to run 326.3 miles, expending 35,760 calories. My average rate increased from 4.3 mph to almost 6 mph. Was it worth it? Whatever happens on Sunday, oh YES! I have taken running to heart -- physically, and mentally. Improved fitness accompanied by 65 hours of superb think-time... this venture is worth every drop of sweat.
Wish me luck on Sunday. Hey, gotta run... 13.1 miles 'cause I'm only half crazy!
Até amanhã...
9/30/11 - 2.0 miles | 18 min | 6.3 mph | 211 kcal
