Final Stages
I’m approaching the last month and a half before the big day and I can honestly say that some of my “desire” has waned a bit. Training for a marathon as opposed to a triathlon takes much more discipline for me as there is little to no variety in the training. Sure you can do hill runs, long runs, short runs or whatever other kind of runs. But you can’t swim and you definitely can’t hop onto a beautiful road bike and fly around at 25 mph.
My weekly routine usually includes one long run (9-15 miles so far), a few shorter runs (3-7 miles) and a session in the weight room. I’m needing to saddle up again and really hit it hard for these last few weeks so that I am not hobbling over the finish line come December 13th.
This weekend I will be running 18 miles and I will definitely post how it goes soon after. I am hoping this one won’t be as painful as my first 15 miler, but that is unlikely as I am the eternal optimist.
“The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” – Proverbs 18:1
-Peter
