Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Surf City | Pre-Marathon Thoughts

So basically... it's HERE.
Surf City, and obviously therefore, my first full marathon, is 3 days and change away. Am I terrified? Meh, a little bit. Nervous? Not really (yet). Excited? Heck yes!


I'm almost packed. The music will come together.

I feel like I should be nervous. And I'm not yet. I'm excited to join the thrones of those that have accomplished the 26.2 dream, whether one time or hundreds of times. (Speaking of, have you seen the really awesome infographic that Running Shoes did?)

I know I can trust my training. It was far from perfect, but it's far enough to get me from Start to Finish. I've got people behind me, cheering me on, and I'll have my family and some friends standin' on the curb doing it in person.



I'm so excited. Just hope that emotion carries through until Sunday! I mean, I've worked hard for this:
  • 18 weeks.
  • 334 miles (plus two tomorrow and a slooooowww two on Saturday).
  • Countless 6 am gym days.
  • Just as many 8 pm, post-work days.
  • Sacrifices.
It's my turn to prove that I can. To show how far I've come since last January at half marathon #1 and how far I know I can go with full marathon #1. Just watch it - I'm comin' for ya, Surf City!

Think positive thoughts on Sunday. And thanks for reading my rambles.



PS. You can live track me here! Please feel free to follow along and send good vibes!
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10 comments:

  1. Boston Bound BrunetteJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    You can do this Megan! Trust your training and just enjoy yourself. You will learn a lot from your first marathon that you will be able to apply to your next one! GOOD LUCK!!!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks so much dear! I'm excited -- I can do this. I can! Knowing I have so many people behind me really does push you and make it feel so much easier! Thanks for your encouragement and support through all this! Here I come Surf City!

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  2. RoadJaneJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    You are going to do amazing out there!!!!! Wish I could join you but it wasn't meant to be. I can't wait to read about your first marathon girl! You're beyond ready and have such a positive attitude :) go get that surfboard!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:19 AM

      Thanks so much for cheering me on - excited to have that surfboard hanging around my neck! :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I love the infographic running shoes did! You've got this, Megan. All the hard work is going to come together flawlessly in just a few days. Yes it will be challenging, but after it's all said and done, you'll be a MARATHONER!!! XOXOXOXO

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    1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:19 AM

      I LOVE that infographic. SO COOL.

      Thanks so much for your support, motivation, and encouragement. Have loved getting to know you through all this and excited to be able to join the marathoner rankings! :) WOO!

      xoxoxo!

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  4. AndreaJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Good luck! I'll be thinkingo of you, wish I could be there to cheer you on!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      Thanks sister! I wish you were there too, but I know you'll be in spirit! Track me online and then you can 'watch' along with mom and dad! :)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I've so enjoyed reading your posts leading up to this - can't wait to read the one after those 26.2 are behind you! You'll kill it. Have a great race!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks so much for cheering me on through all this - excited to be able to post an "I DID IT" entry next Sunday! :)

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