Now the count down really begins…it won’t be long until my whole Double Marathon Challenge for Charity comes to an abrupt end.  I am feeling sad and happy, relieved but scared, anxious yet excited!!!  Normal life awaits me :o)

 

Okay, I admitted it.  I am just a teeny weeny bit excited about the race now too.  Really only teeny weeny though. As a runner, who wouldn’t be? But I still feel unprepared, nervous and not at all confident.  Ideally on Sunday, I would love to get through the race comfortably and without hitting the dreaded wall.  I am Carb Loading which is a good start…though I am concerned about being able to take on enough fuel during the race.  Unfortunately, since London I am having trouble stomaching Lucozade and Sports Gels!

 

My bags are packed and I fly to Edinburgh tonight….with of course my precious running number and shoes in my carry on baggage (just incase our checked luggage doesn’t make it!!)  Tomorrow I am looking forward to relaxing, soaking up the predicted sun shine and preparing myself mentally for the last half of this challenge.

 

Secretly, I would love to better my time in London.  With the right training and race conditions, I know I am capable of a 3hr 45min marathon.  BUT!  Training has not gone to plan and I fear everything will come crashing down when I reach mile 20.  I know those last 6 miles are going to be harder than any 6 miles I have ever run before.

 

Wish me luck!!!  I predict I will finish between 4hr -5hr. I will be crawling over that finish line if I need to…I will not return without a medal :o)