by Jared Harding Wilson
Tomorrow is finally the day.
After months of dedicated training, hundreds of miles logged on the pavement, and more energy gels than I care to count, I am officially less than 24 hours away from the starting line of my marathon.
Looking back at where I started months ago, it’s wild to see how far I’ve come. This journey hasn’t just been about physical endurance; it’s been a mental game of showing up even when I didn’t want to. Now that the “taper” is over and the gear is laid out, the reality is setting in.
How I’m Feeling:
• Excited: To experience the crowd energy and finally cross that finish line.
• Nervous: About the wall, the weather, and everything in between.
• Ready: Because the hay is in the barn, and the hard work is already done.
Now, all that’s left to do is trust the training and enjoy the ride.
I’d love to hear from you!
For those of you who have tackled the 26.2-mile beast before, what is your best piece of race-day advice? Or, if you aren’t a runner, what’s a big goal you’ve worked toward lately?
I’ll take all the good vibes I can get!
Photo by Jared Harding Wilson. All rights reserved.
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