I changed events. I changed from the full marathon, to the half marathon. It's been an internal battle for a couple of days now. I really want to do the marathon, I want to be able to say I did a marathon. However, if I don't finish it won't matter. If my training had stayed solid I would have no problem completing the marathon. That foot thing really messed me up and pissed me off. I feel so far behind. I feel like everything I accomplished from January to July is gone. I had built up such a good foundation. Now it's gone, and I'm gonna do a half marathon, instead of a full.
I know that it's still 13 miles and that's great, but it's not what I've been planning for and training for. I'm pretty bummed. I really thought about doing the marathon anyway, but I really want my first marathon to be this great adventure, this neat experience that I'll always remember. Not an event that I barely live through! Even with my decreased running ability, I feel comfortable taking on a 1/2. Besides it gives me a reason to buy the shirt that says:
I do 1/2 marathons because good girls don't go all the way!
2 comments:
You have to do what's right for your body. Not only do you want to just survive it, you want to do well - not kill yourself! Everything you've done so far has absolutely NOT been for naught, so get that thought out of your head. You have done so much for your health and inspired so many others. Be proud of what you have accomplished. You'll get your endurance back up and do that marathon, when you're ready to!
Whether it is a half or a full we are all proud of you. I would still consider it a marathon no matter if it is classified as full or half. You will do great!!!
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