Paranoia


Well I have entered the phase of marathon training that I would like to term the Extreme Freak Out Over Every Little Thing. At this point, a week and a day until the 26.2 mile lead up to a race medal, I think every runner gets a little paranoid. I have seen it happen to the other marathon running bloggers I follow. Every little twinge, ache and off feeling is a muscle ripping, bone shattering race ending injury.

This past week I have had either a head cold or some new found allergies to my environment of constant rain and flowering plants. Whether cold or alarming reaction to Illinois plant life it made it hard to breath. Running seemed so hard. Cue the panic.

Oh god what if this is still happening on race day?

How am I supposed to get through 26.2 miles with clogged breathing tubes? HOW WILL I CARRY THE TISSUES? What if this turns into pneumonia or the plague? HOW WILL I RUN WITH THE PLAGUE?


……well today I woke up just fine. So I only have seven days to survive to make it to the marathon starting line. With all this time and effort invested (547 miles and countless 4:30 a.m. wake-up calls…but who is counting) it seems entirely reasonable to put myself in a bubble until race day.



But apparently I am expected to work and keep training (even though it is taper training and super light). Oh and I am supposed to act normal. Hello why does not everyone else understand that I am fragile as glass and that me running the Wisconsin marathon is the single most significant event happening at this moment.  It is almost as everyone else does not view me and my running as the center of the universe. I just don’t get it.

In all seriousness good luck to those heading into taper mode….the taper crazies are about to set in. May you successfully navigate the world injury free and not annoy others with your sudden boundless energy as you stop expending all that energy in training. I have a feeling next week is going to be a rough week…..for those around me. But you know what


I am so excited!

Comments

  1. Lisa JApril 26, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    you'll do fabulous. The Wisconsin marathon is so fun and you'll enjoy every minute of it. Your training will pay off!!

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    1. BeanApril 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

      Thank you! I have never trained so much. Super excited to get it done;)!

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  2. Jogging on CoffeeApril 27, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Wow, only a week already! I remember the week before my first half, I was a nervous wreck, so I can only imagine what you're feeling! I hope the week flies by for you, I know you'll do awesome :D

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    1. BeanApril 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

      Thank you. Mostly excited but am sure as the day gets closer nerves will start creeping in.

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  3. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Good luck with the taper and staying sane! Get some sun and try to relax a little!

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    1. BeanApril 28, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      So happy the sun is out! Looking forward to more sleep this week- up side of taper:)!

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  4. Jac @ Running in the Bike LaneApril 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    You're gonna do awesome. I am so excited for you. I hope I have the kind of dedication you have when I start to train for a marathon this fall. BTW, "HOW WILL I RUN WITH THE PLAGUE?" made me bust out laughing. I totally relate to your freak out moments!!!

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    1. BeanApril 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      I am sure you are going to do awesome with marathon training! Fear of 26 miles has kept me motivated:).

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