As most of you know, I sprained my ankle on my long run last weekend. I have been really good this week, wearing a brace, icing my ankle and elevating whenever possible. I had originally planned on running a semi long run today, but decided to wait just a few more days. My plan now is to run a short (3-4 miles) either tomorrow or Tuesday and then run my last long (20 miles) on either Thursday or Friday (yay Fall Break!). 21 more days until the marathon — yikes, the end is almost in site!! Through this journey of training for this marathon I have learned a lot about myself. I have found that I do enjoy running and the benefits or it! I have also learned that I am much stronger than I thought — I would have never imagined I could run 18 miles in one run! Now I just have to get through these last 21 days and the actual marathon!
A good friend told me that “running is in the heart, nowhere else.” (Thanks Nora!) I think through this process I have learned that is very true. We all know I will never be a Boston qualifier, but I am still a runner! I also found this quote from Bill Bowerman that I think also describes it so well. I have tested myself many times and found that I do have heart and that is what has carried me through this and will continue to carry me through the .2 and the 26 miles that come before it!!
Learning with Liz 