Here it comes!

I am actually running a marathon in 6 days.

At this point, I know I’m physically prepared, so the trick is to keep my head in check. I know what this means and I know what is required of me, yet, I find myself wondering if the preparations I’m making mentally are the ones I should be making. I know there isn’t an exact science on how to psyche yourself up before something like this, but I’ve never done a long race like this in my life.

If I had to sum up how I’ve been feeling lately, the word is nervous. I am nervous. I’m not sure why. I know once we start, that feeling will subside, but it’s just the anxiety of the starting line. In the other runs I’ve done before, I’ve always felt the adrenaline of the group, but all those times, I was running with someone, namely my brother. This time, I’ve got my team with me, but I do wish I had someone close to run with me…

…and I do. This time I’ve got my Mom to run beside me the whole way and I know that maybe not everyone will be able to run with her, but I know she’ll be right beside me, even if it is on a Segway or something…whatever fun forms of transportation she decides to bring from Heaven.

So what I ask is this – please pray for my peace of mind and that in the days to come, I’ll continue to think positive thoughts and my nervousness will be replaced by total excitement.