You know you’re a beginner marathoner when…. I will not try for a PR at Woody’s in two weeks.
In the last few days, I’ve noticed new aches and pains –– even my tailbone is screaming. I’m freaking out. What’s wrong with me? Have I trained too little?
The 10k race is way too close to my marathon (the following Sunday). Like every other super anxious runner, I’m afraid I will hurt myself and sabotage my marathon (Knock on MacBook).
In the last few days, I’ve noticed new aches and pains –– even my tailbone is screaming. I’m freaking out. What’s wrong with me? Have I trained too little?
Early on in my training I felt strong and ready to take on the running world. Now I feel I should have got in more long runs and did more speed work. I’ve also lost my appetite. Food bores me. I am a freakin’ mess. Maybe reducing my weekday runs and adding more CrossFit hours was a mistake. In a lot of ways I feel strong. I felt really good at the Game of Life race (save for starting too quickly).
Perhaps knowing I can run a marathon has let down my training guard. I just don’t know. Again, I ask why am I freaking out so much? All I ask is for a little calm and understanding. I only hope this will soon pass and I will not drive myself bonkers for the next 18 days.