When I decided to run the marathon, I got all sorts of feedback from people. Some hailed me as courageous and inspirational, while some said dumb and stupid. Thirteen weeks into my training, I have finally decided where I stand amongst these different views.
I started out a novice, filled with a lot of excitement upon embarking on this exhilarating journey.I was definitely filled with a lot of adrenaline, the runs were shorter and It was the summer, with little responsibilities other than have fun. 3 miles easy, 6 miles easy, 10 miles easy. As the mileage and other responsibilities began to pile up, adrenaline started to fade and I guess it was here tat those who deemed me stupid were right. It became hard to make the decision to go for that 13, dreadful 18 or even any shorter runs in between these long runs.
But despite the dwindling motivation, I signed up to do the marathon and so I had to train. This was were I started to see the benefits of choosing to run the marathon. I say this because I have always been an advocate of 'just do it....and feel the consequences later' but once the adrenaline was faded, You felt it as you were doing. Every step, heart beat, sound. It was a pretty cool and amazing feeling, something that I did not think I would ever get from running.
So although it might come across as dumb or inspirational I really think that the marathon and running is such more. It allows me to delve a bit deeper into understanding self and a happiness that I haven't experienced yet, which is even more evident upon completion of a long run. November 6th here I come!!!
PS : The hardest thing so far has been raising money to fulfill my pledge of 2500 to shoe4Africa to participate in the race and also help build the first children's hospital in Kenya. If you are reading and feel inclined to donate, you can do so at this link! http://www.shoe4africa.org/charity/civicrm/contribute/pcp/info?reset=1&id=327 Thank you!!
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