Marathon Time!

So three years ago, I made an extensive New Year's Resolution--to run a 10K in 2009, a half-marathon in 2010, and a full marathon in 2011.  This came from someone who wasn't even running at the time.  In 2009, I did my first 10K.  In 2010, I did my first half-marathon.  And tomorrow at 7am, I will be running my very first marathon in Lincoln!

I'm excited.  I'm scared.  I'm wondering if I'll even make it the whole way.  But it's all about trying.  I am entirely aware that I am under-trained.  Compared to what other websites say I should be running mileage-wise at this point, I have not done enough work.  A recent newspaper article in the Omaha World Herald compared training for a marathon as extensive as a part-time job.  They were right.  And I really don't have time for a part-time job between everything else going on.

Between runs on the treadmill at the gym 6 times a week, long walks and power walks with April outside, and "bootcamp" yoga classes twice a week (and a lot of hiking and activity while I was in Arizona for two weeks!), I feel I have done the best I can, considering I'm maneuvering around the schedule of a three-year-old.  The Lincoln Marathon group forums have been so helpful, and I have learned so much from other runners in the metro area.

So tomorrow morning, around 5am, I will be out the door with my shin splint wraps, MP3 player, Pearl Izumis and a whole lotta courage!  I have no time goals.  My only hope is that I make it across the finish line upright and alive.  And I'm sure the runner's high will be absolutely amazing!

On an end note, here is a hilarious little video about running a marathon.  Ingeniously funny! :)  My favorite lines: "You run on purpose?" "So the first person to do this died?" "Your legs cramp up very badly and you can not walk in a straight line for days.  You should try it." LMAO!