Subject: RE: Philadelphia Marathon alicia123 - 2008-11-16 8:28 PM
Look- Essentially we've been training for a very long time for this marathon. We're triathletes. If you're anything like me, you've had a pretty busy season. I did my first HIM at the end of August. After that I started to zero in on this marathon. I have one 22 miler, one 18 miler, one 16 miler and multiple 14 milers in prep for this race. My goal isn't to qualify for Boston or anything like that. To me- I will feel on top of the world just to finish and know that I did the big "26.2". Don't feel bad- I was hurting so bad during the last 2 miles of the 22 miler that passing the finish line will be reward enough.I would hardly even call it a run because I was hobbling down the road. Seriously- don't go into this with a time in mind. Just do the best you can and feel wonderful and grateful that you have the ability and opportunity to participate. Not everyone is in your position.
Hey, thanks for the kind words. These are all great things to keep in mind. I AM grateful for being able to do this race, it's a fantastic course, and I love being out there and accomplishing something not everyone does. I guess I was a little hung up on the time because I've already done a marathon before--my first one two years ago, so it was also my "OMG, I'm gonna run 26.2 miles!!!" race. I thought I needed a bigger and better "goal" for this one. Maybe still just doing those 26.2 miles (!! ) is goal enough. I can focus on what I can accomplish and still be proud of that. Thanks.
Just got my bib number today (7743 is my new lucky number! ) and I'm really looking forward to Sunday!
My number is 7626- I'm in the 4:30 corral. Maybe I'll see you at the start- not sure what I'm wearing yet....
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