25 days until race day

Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body. -Lynn Jennings

Race day is quickly approaching and I’d like to think I’m completely prepared, but I don’t know. Last time I mentioned training I believe I did more moaning about the not-so-glamorous side of this whole ordeal; blisters, chaffing, etc. I’m still having some problems with all of the above, but that isn’t a major concern at this point. I know I can finish a race because I’ve done it before, so that isn’t a concern either. I’m simply trying to make sure I have my head in all the right places. It is all about focus and prayerfully, no injuries.

I totally bombed on my training while in Argentina. I got three runs in the entire 13 days I was away. It should have been 10 runs total. This isn’t a major surprise as I often struggle with managing my runs in foreign destinations. I did manage to get my long run in, so I am letting myself off the hook there. The key now is not to focus on the days that have passed, but on the next 25 days ahead. Eat right, get ample sleep and enjoy every run up to the end when I cross the finish. That includes my third and last 20 miler this coming Sunday. Wish me luck!