So…the Marathon.
October 3, 2008 | Navel Gazing
I was thinking it might be nice to record some of my pre-marathon thoughts. That way we can see how well I know myself. 
So. Three weeks ago, when I walked 20 miles, I was pretty sure I could have kept going and done 26 that day. Then, two weeks ago, everything changed. Before two weeks ago, when anyone would nay-say, I’d get all pissed off, thinking, I’m not crippled! Well, now I feel crippled. Last weekend, I barely made it through 10 miles, I was in so much pain by the end. My hips and back are a whole different thang than they were before two weeks ago. Um, hi third trimester!
So, as I’ve said all along, on Sunday I plan to get as far as I can. I’m pretty sure that keeping up with my friends is out of the question. Those bitches walk fast! Which means, while there will be thousands of people and bands and chaos and whatnot, I’ll be alone most of the time. People often use marathons as a labor metaphor, and I suppose having to do this by myself is sort of fitting.
I’ve decided I’ll be really happy if I can do half, but whatever happens, I’m not going to push myself too much. I suppose it’s possible I could surprise myself. My chiropractor was all, “Pshaw. You’ll be fine.” this morning, so who knows?
I have all kinds of thoughts about this, of course. I’m REALLY disappointed that after all this training, committing to the long walk every freaking weekend since May, I’m not going to be able to do it. I’m bummed that I won’t get to experience this with my freinds. I’m also a little relieved, in a way. I’m just going for a walk on Sunday, (albeit at the ass-crack), no big whoop.
Anywho, thanks so much for all of your support and encouragement, blog peeps. I promise to post a full report and pictures on Monday. Yes, I’m bringing my camera.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 7:23 pm, beth c Says:
Are you hurrying right back to Tacoma after the marathon? I don’t work on Monday and I’d love to see you if you’re still around.
October 3rd, 2008 at 9:33 pm, sizzle Says:
I trained to do a marathon once and due to life circumstances (death in the family) I missed a lot of training so I ended up doing a half. It kicked my ass but I did it.
I share this to say: A half marathon is STILL something to be proud of. Go you!
October 4th, 2008 at 11:10 pm, tacomachickadee Says:
You go girl! No matter what happens … think about all that you’ve done over the last several months. That, in itself, is AMAZING. You are winner. And you are a MOM. So yes, get ready for another version of a marathon, where sometimes you’ll be fast, and sometimes you’ll be slow … but you will make it to the end, at least to the end of the mommy marathon …
October 5th, 2008 at 9:14 am, Camille Says:
You are an inspiration! Have a great time and I can’t wait to see pictures.
October 5th, 2008 at 8:40 pm, tia Says:
oh my golly, i’ve not stopped by in SO LONG that I did not know you were pregnant and you look great and congratulations! long ago when you were a regular read I used to wonder when your lovely life would be made even lovlier with a young sprig and sure enough you will soon know.
congrats too on doing the marathon. it’s a metaphor for labor as well as life as a mom. :O)
p.s. there was no reason i really stopped reading your blog other than my limited blog-reading time but i have been revisiting many of the blogs i read in the days of yore to find their authors pregnant, with new child, etc.
it’s kind of fun!
October 6th, 2008 at 8:10 pm, Jenny Says:
beth: Saw this too late! I was no good for company that day anyway. What is your schedule like on friday? Emailing you..
sizzle: Thanks! I’m working on being proud of myself.
chickadee: Thanks! You’re the best!
Camille: They’re up! The PNW in all it’s dark rainy glory.
tia: HI THERE! I guess I forgot about your blog, too! Off to cjeck it out.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:15 am, Marathon Effort Says:
A fantastic read….very literate and informative. Many thanks….what theme is this you are using and also, where is your RSS button ?