Ready?

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I haven’t decided how to answer when asked the inevitable question, Are you ready for the marathon? It is fast approaching and I plan to run it, with or without my bundle of nerves and slightly sore foot, so I want to answer “I guess I better be ready”. There is no last minute studying or cramming, unless water, carbs and protein count and I’ve got a good start on those this week. I’ve done my training runs. Some have gone well, some have not, but I’ve completed each one. I stuck closer to an interval training program this time and am confident they’ve been a good addition. I’ve run the 35W and Franklin hills on river road more times than I ever have or really want to. I haven’t run the 35W hill after 25 miles, but I may as well save that for a one-time experience. I’ve done one final set of intervals and a short 3 miler this week. No more running until Sunday. I’ve worn my favorite clothing for all my major runs and already have them set out for Sunday. I’ve pretty much planed my meals from now through Saturday. RF and I are just ironing out the details of picking up our packets and getting to the start line. I guess I can say “Yes, I’m ready”.