As I'm entering the taper for my marathon training, I've come to the realization that I'm capable of more than I ever though possible. I ran 51 km in 2 days...and I felt fine...better than fine, I felt GREAT. I had another excellent speed session last night and i realized that I'm getting stronger...I'm getting faster...and my calves are starting to officially become the size of a small child's torso...just over 16.5 inches
In the past that would have freaked me out a little. Now I feel a little odd, but I feel good...proud even of the achievements I've made. I'm looking at the 1/2 marathon in 11 days and i know that if I wanted to I could easily hit 2:30...well maybe not easily...it would take effort...but not crazy gargantuan effort...that would be 2:15
Calgary is 39 days away...and while I'm nervous, overall I'm feeling pretty okay. I'm more excited for Fargo...a full marathon...that will be a great day...no time restrictions, no pacing issues, just focusing on having a great run.
The journey is slowly but surely coming to and end...but not really...i have my eye on a 12 hour endurance race in october...so we shall see how this journey goes. Either way I'm excited.
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