Megan Greene Pilates

Showed up at this race with big goals.

I decided to carry my phone and wear my earbuds so that I could keep track of my miles splits. The plan was to try for 6:45 miles, and have some time in the bank when I got to the tougher stretch. Up until about 25k I was on track. From 18-20 there were some inclines. The inclines were not anything crazy, but I quickly found myself falling behind on my pace.

Luckily math is hard at 20 miles in, but I knew my margin was closing. Still, right up until the finish, I believed I could do it.

When I crossed the line, I immediately reached over for the railing and doubled over. I left everything out there, and didn’t reach my goal.

But, I know I have more.

It is amazing to believe in yourself. Believe in your training. Believe in your body. Believe there is more.

It’s raining.

This week, I completed my last 20 mile run, in preparation for my next marathon. The core of my work is complete and I have fought hard to get where I am.

But, it hasn’t come without diversity. Particularly when it comes to weather. I can deal with the snow and cold and rain, but please, don’t give me wind! NOT THE WIND.

Over the weekend I was pondering the weather with my dad and that conversation spiraled into crisis of variables. What would I wear for the marathon? What gels would I use? Where would my dad be on the course? And please god…. No wind.

Midway through the conversation, my dad became quiet. I asked if he was still there, to which replied, “Could you just enjoy the run?”

Oh yeah! I almost forgot….