It's Time

Fall is here and so is the Grand Rapids Marathon. I'm nervous. Where was this emotion last marathon? Though I complained last marathon lacked emotion, I did feel confident, probably over confident, heading into it. This marathon is flat, the weather is going to be cooler, I'm running faster, and last I checked the distance is the same, 26 (.2), where are these nerves coming from?

The plan is different this time. Gone is the plan of running as hard as possible, then dealing with whatever energy is left to finish the race. Also gone is the thought of running the race for me. This time, CT and I are going to stick together. Maybe that's really where my nerves come from, last marathon when I broke down, it was only myself. This time around, there's added pressure of not letting CT down. But with that also comes the strength of having her near me. Last time CT and I entered a race with this plan, it was by far our best race. She's still convinced Superwoman took over her body that day and ran the race for her. Lightning doesn't strike twice, but I'd sure take it if it does.

CT set a lofty goal for herself of finishing under 3 hours 45 minutes. No added pressure, huh? Track us Live HERE.