I am exhausted and starting to feel the pressure of only having 8 weeks to go.
On saturday we ran 16 miles at race pace in the heat and it was hard. My left leg seized up for about an hour in the middle of the run and at the end I was totally smashed. I have realised however that i am really good at pushing through and getting an extra burst of energy at the end of the race. I hope that is true on Marathon day.
Last Friday I spent the entire day at an Asia-Pacific policy forum and didn't get to do my usual Friday routine of drinking lots of water and eating a really healthy dinner. Instead, I drank three coffees and got to bed at midnight. After the run, I had a busy day with Josh visiting for 24 hours, brunch with Josh and Zach then off to the G'Day LA gala dinner in the evening. On sunday I had another work event, an afternoon fundraiser for the Brisbane floods. So why am I telling you all of this? because I am feeling the effects of not following my usual routine big time today. The combination of not preparing properly for the run and then not giving myself time to recover has made me super sore and super tired.
I also worked out that there are only 8 weeks til the marathon which is stressing me out. I also have a massive work project that culminates in an event 2 nights after the marathon.
This is going to be a massive 8 weeks and I am going to need help to get through it.
I am committed to making this experience enjoyable and having a great time while everyone involved and not focusing too much on the sharp pains shooting up my legs!
oh and my toes are all bruised from the run. I know I am complaining a lot today but I want everyone to know that this is not easy and it is fun and it hurts and it is happening and I am excited.
It is all of those things wrapped up in one big throbbing knee soothed by an icepack.
For those of you who think I am crazy, I am. I am crazily committed to Michelle and her treatment and supporting her through her journey to straighten up her spine. It is what motivates me to keep training and to keep icing my aches and pains. She is such an inspiration to me and I would really appreciate any contribution that you can make to help support her by helping with her medical expenses. The first year will cost around $30,000 and I want to try and cover half of the expenses through this effort. I am running along with eleven others all supporting michelle. So please give what you can.
I really appreciate the support
x Rebel
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