I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the One City Marathon is almost here. I’ve been thinking about this and planning for almost a year (a drastic departure from the LAST time I ran the marathon!), and the training has been intense and hard…but fun in so many ways. I’ve had a LOT of time to think and listen to podcasts over the last few months, so I’ve done a bit of self-reflection in the midst of all my training. I have, of course, many thoughts on the subject.
First, I can honestly say I have done everything I possibly can to reach the qualifying time of 3:30 for the Boston Marathon. I’ve had long runs and easy days, speed work and strength workouts, gym time and foam rolling and everything in between. I’ve changed my diet, I’ve slept a lot more, and I’ve done everything I can to stay healthy. If I don’t make the qualifying time, it won’t be for lack of trying…