Disney Full Marathon

Well the marathon I was training for is at hand. I have rested my knee and ran 20 miles total last week to see if it would work and it did with some manageable pain. The pain during the day is gone for the most part and I am always surprised when I get up from sitting or get out of my truck and it does not hurt or even twinge any more. That usually creates a smile and even a happy comment from me as that has been happening for about 10 days now. I have been running a 5 mile course and trying to get a little stamina in me before I tackle the Disney run and I realize that my goal has changed and it has nothing to do with time or running even, but, finishing.

I have 7 hours to complete 26.2 miles. 7 hours. That is a long time. But it might be necessary if the pain starts or I am more out of shape than I think. All I know is that no matter what time I finish in I want 4 things to have occurred. 1. I finished the marathon(its my first so it will be a PR) 2. I finish healthy 3. I had fun 4. I come home with my Mickey Mouse Medallion!! WooHoo I have seen it and I covet it! :-)

Its going to be 30 degrees at the start in Disney World. I have to get out of bed before 3am to catch the ride to the big ball at Epcot. I will stand in the cold for 2 hours before start and I am excited to be able to do this. Its a privilege and I hope my body realizes that and lets me finish well.

More when I come back!