Several things have happened lately that make me feel a little better about the marathon and all the training. The first is that I saw my friend Anne Marie this weekend and she told me that everything I've been feeling - my fears about not being able to run 26 miles, my concern about skipping workouts - is all normal. Anne Marie really is the expert, as she recently finished her fourth marathon with a time of 3:18. I fully anticipate spending at least an HOUR more than that running the NYC marathon, if I can even finish the damn thing at all. But thanks to Anne Marie, I'm slightly more confident that I can.
Also, I made an appointment with a sports medicine doctor to have him look at my leg. When I called, they said that lots of people running the marathon are experiencing aches and pains like this, and that I shouldn't worry. That's nice to hear! I am planning on going for an easy run today, and then my appointment with the doctor is tomorrow. My fingers are crossed that everything looks okay.
Weekly Training Plan:
Monday: 5 miles
Tuesday: 8 miles
Wednesday: 5 miles
Thursday: Spin
Friday: 5 miles
Saturday: 20 miles
Sunday: Fun and relaxation in Philly!
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