Tonight marked the first night of my marathon training. On some level I was expecting to be intimidated, but as soon as I got there I saw a lot of familiar faces. Sure, there were a lot of regulars who have a lot of experience with marathon training, but there were also a lot of people that I’ve trained with that are also going through the process for the first time. I knew that it would be a good diverse group. I almost thought that I’d be running alone for so much of the next 18 weeks, but it looks like we’ll have a solid pod going. As much as the front-pack people seem to be used to it all, they all seem friendly, approachable, and open to answering questions.
I’m sure it will all work out. Heck, it’s not like freaking out about the distances that I’ll have to cover. At least, I’m not freaking out just yet. I’ll be able to judge more properly in a little while. I just need to remember to take it easy and pay attention to my body. If any part of me starts acting up, I need to address the issue quickly. With the amount of training needed, I can’t afford to take a relaxed approach to making sure everything is in working order. If I ignore a small pain, I know that it can degenerate into something much worse. I need to set a good example, right?
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