Taper Tantrum: 30 Days and Counting To My First Half

[Honeibee]

Today was a rest day. No training. When I woke up at 6:03am I realized......30 days from today...right this minute...I'll be at the starting line! A wave of something went right thru me...panic...excitement....anticipation....."what the heck am I gotten myself into?"....sheer joy.....goosebumps.....shock...




OMG.....THIRTY DAYS!

I wish I had thought to start this journal a year ago. But, since I didn't, here I am, thirty days out. I'm only going to do a Half Marathon for the first time once, and I want to record the roller-coaster that I know the next thirty days will be. So, here I am. Writing it down.

More to come.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Judy!
Welcome to the journal site. I hope you have fun tracking your progress to the finish line over the next 31 days. So glad to be sharing the journey with you!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Judy!!! Welcome to the journals

My miserable and depressing journal is here too LOL. I really love to read your posts over on the events thread. You are always so enthusiastic and upbeat! You really are a ray of sunshine every day . And knowing that you are running this thing WITH AN INJURY!! Oh My...I've got another hero here. It's so cool to have so many heros LOL! You, Cam, Scott, Howard....the list goes on.

I sure hope to have the honor of running that stinkin' marathon weekend with all these awesome people in January. Things aren't looking great for me but I'll sure be there in spirit if not in person .

Can't wait to keep up with your taper tantrum. I was forced into taper a week ago..and girl...it's NOT FUN. I think I'm losing my ever lovin' mind. Hang in there. Post often. And enjoy this crazy roller-coast month!!!!

 

[Honeibee]

Well, it's Day 29.

At the risk of sounding arrogant and cocky, I was thinking this morning...I'm about as ready as I'll ever be. These next couple of weeks will be just about checking myself and getting packed. I've been following MfM Walking the Half plan to the letter. I haven't missed a day of training. (And believe me, that wasn't easy!) So, I guess I'm pretty much good to go.

Today I am trying not to panic. For someone who WAS so ready and organized, suddenly it seems like I have a million things to do! Plus, I'm not even sure what to wear anymore. I had everything so under control. Ugh. OK, breathe! Breathe! Lists. Lists. I need my lists!

Cam and Amy - Thanks so much for stopping by! I didn't expect anyone to respond. What a nice surprise! You guys are so sweet. You have both been so supportive and kind to me. I can't thank you enough. Even though every day I train alone, it sure doesn't seem like it! Thank you. Thank you so much for that.