Till my first Half Marathon.To say I am nervous would be an understatement. I actually go back and forth with the feelings of "OMG what am I doing " to "Wow I am know one of those people".
I know the half I am doing at Erie PA is not a big event or venue but I am ok with that. I think I first need to experience the Half before going big. Too big of an event makes me anxious. I may never go to bigger events and that is ok right now. I just want to get my run on.
I find myself over packing. This is an weekend affair as we are leaving to go up tomorrow afternoon. But in my mind I would rather have too much and not enough. Besides it is me who has to carry the bag. Taking plenty of my own snacks and such.
My biggest concerns are
-We have to check out of the hotel earlier morning, no late check outs(it is a small family run hotel). No showers at the park were we are running and I sweat when I run...ALOT. So it would be a long stinky ride home for Terri and Moni. I am planning on dipping into Lake Erie and then change into clean clothes. Problem is it will be only high 70 on Sunday. Time to pull up the big girl panties.
-Hoping for no tummy issues , just saying
-Unfamiliar running area and people. I will get over that fast. Will do drive over route on Saturday.
-Not sure where to eat dinner on Sat night. I know I need chicken and pasta. It works for me.
And because I am feeling like a Superstar!
Yay! So excited for you:) You will do awesome. I definitely prefer the smaller races. Even though I have run almost 30 races, I still would rather avoid the big ones. Good choice and good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am excited and hope to share pics next week.
DeleteI will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI know you will do great because you will just make it fun for yourself. That's all that matters in the end, that you enjoy.
Love you.
Thank you...love you too!
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