I have been trying to convince myself that there is nothing to be nervous about (mainly because I know I'll be up all night, and then I'll have to pee a million times before the race and I think there will be long lines for the port-a-potties). I've been telling myself this is just going to be a long run with two of my best friends, and not really a race-there's nothing to get worked up over. But now the reality is starting to set in- I'm not really that nervous, but I am getting more and more excited by the minute. I keep thinking about what still needs to be done, what we'll need to do when we get there, how far we really have to run, what if I forget my shoes, what if I get separated from the girls and can't find them, what if I can't finish, what if we can't find our husbands at the finish, what if...
Then last night at a work meeting I talked to my friend (and coworker) Charlie. Charlie was an avid (and really fast) runner who is now in a wheelchair due to a spinal chord issue that I don't fully understand. He wished me luck on the run, and told me to think of him as we are running along the beach. He said, with a look of seriousness, but no resentment, "Just think of me and be happy you can run". I can't even type this without my eyes welling up. But he is right. That is the best advice I have received so far. There is nothing to be nervous about- I am so blessed to get to go on this adventure. I get to go on a road trip with my husband and good friends to a beautiful place, run on these 2 legs that have put in a lot of miles, and make a lot of great memories in the process.
So with that in mind- I'm ready to set out. Watch out San Diego, the Part Time Sugar Mommas are headed your way!
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