The Signs Are Up!

I set out on a quick 4 mile run this afternoon. I am really enjoying the "Taper" part of training where the miles decrease every week instead of increase! Anyway... today I was in a funk. I needed inspiration. I even posted to Facebook begging my virtual friends to send me some energy, but I just was not feelin' it today.

Alas, what so we do as runners? We run. So, instead of commiserating about my fowl mood. I ran. Part of my runs usually include the Waterfront, and today was no different. Except, today, I noticed new banners on the lamp posts. PORTLAND MARATHON BANNERS!?!?!? At this moment, all at once I felt all of shock, fear, excitement, panic, sadness and elation all at once. It is coming so quickly! It will be here before we know it! It seemed that this one moment zapped all my pain and anxiety and, for today, I finished my run with a smile on my face.

After October 4th my pain, fear, sore muscles and anxiety will have passed and I will miss it. I have evolved in these past 5 months of training. I am different. I am better. I am making a commitment to savor my last weeks of training and the wonderful feeling that comes with accomplishing a goal.

Happy training!