A little inspiration

I was reading my "Non-Runners Marathon Trainer" book on the train yesterday. I came across something that I just read again and again because I thought it was pretty inspiring. It talks about how we are half way through the training and the next 6 weeks will be the most time-consuming. Our runs are getting longer - our long runs will be a physical commitment of 2.5 - 4 hours from now until we begin the taper two week prior to the marathon. He talks about how it would be a good idea to rededicate to the program at this time.

"With that in mind, now would be a good time to remind yourself just why you decided to do this program.

If you're having trouble remembering, maybe this will help:

Training for and running a marathon is not a single event; rather, it is an experience. It is a discovery of self that will forever change your perceptions, perspectives, priorities, and possibilities. You will meet yourself at what you thought were the boundaries of your potential and endurance and watch in awe as they evaporate to reveal only open expanse. To know that the only boundaries in life are those which we create ourselves is a discovery which can not be taught - it must be experienced. For once you have seen the view from the mountain top, living a life of voluntary blindness is no longer an option."

I thought that was pretty powerful and a nice thing to document and come back to when I need a little pick-me-up.

As for training...LOL...I am totally going to get a run in tonight:) I was doing great getting up in the early morning prior to the injury - but two weeks of getting up at 6 instead of 4:45 quickly becomes a very welcome habit:) I am going to have to ask Jeff to help me with this one...I'm sure he'll be more than happy to kick my ass out of bed at 445 so he can stretch out and enjoy some peaceful rest before his wake up bell rings.