With only a week and half to the Marine Corps Marathon, I am getting excited, anxious, and nervous. Excited to go home and run the race with my sisters and hopefully to finish my 7th marathon. Anxious because I know how those last few miles make you want to cut off your feet. Nervous because I hope that I finish with not too many problems.
During my long runs, I always play this game/trick. I convince myself to keep running because I know that there are people who can't or aren't able. I dedicate each run to a person, either someone I know or a theoretical person. A lot of times I dedicate my runs to my mom who has MS. I know that she would give anything to be able to cover a long distance without physical pain. Also, I sometime find a dedication on my actual run. On a recent 20 miler, I saw an older gentlemen with only one leg walking on crutches. I can't even begin to know how he feels but if I were him, I sure as hell would still want to be able to run or walk without crutches.
Today on a six miler, I got to thinking about the actual marathon. I thought to myself that if the marines who raised the flag on Iwo Jima had enough bravery, heroism, and strength to make it possible, I surely have enough energy to keep on running during the marathon. Bottom line in less then two weeks, I just need to keep reminding myself of those men and their ability to get 'er done.
During my long runs, I always play this game/trick. I convince myself to keep running because I know that there are people who can't or aren't able. I dedicate each run to a person, either someone I know or a theoretical person. A lot of times I dedicate my runs to my mom who has MS. I know that she would give anything to be able to cover a long distance without physical pain. Also, I sometime find a dedication on my actual run. On a recent 20 miler, I saw an older gentlemen with only one leg walking on crutches. I can't even begin to know how he feels but if I were him, I sure as hell would still want to be able to run or walk without crutches.
Today on a six miler, I got to thinking about the actual marathon. I thought to myself that if the marines who raised the flag on Iwo Jima had enough bravery, heroism, and strength to make it possible, I surely have enough energy to keep on running during the marathon. Bottom line in less then two weeks, I just need to keep reminding myself of those men and their ability to get 'er done.
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