My half marathon is tomorrow...7am sharp - it's
the Nairobi Standard Chartered marathon - I did it last year too so I sort of know what to expect. I'm nervous just because of what happened in the June half marathon I did with the passing out and all and I also know I'll be hanging out solo until Sergio's done with the full marathon - a couple hours at least. I trained a bit more this time and the course should not be as difficult as the last one in Lewa so hopefully I'm better off this time. This morning I was doing my final 3 mile training run on a quiet road around our apartment and I passed this Kenyan runner man..clearly training for tomorrow as well, but he was definitely a professional runner - he was flying and looked pretty serious. He gave me a thumbs up as we passed and I am considering that a positive amen...not an omen..an amen..a little blessing.
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| This is what they look like as they come flying by you - like, when they are lapping you 30 minutes after you start running! |
Also, I asked Sergio to buy me Oral Rehydration Salts - normally used for children suffering from acute diarrhea. Considering my sweating issue, I think I'm going to mix it in some water for a recovery drink to stave off the fainting..anything to help.
We've been carbing up today. I had oatmeal with peanut butter for breakfast, pizza for lunch, and a chicken quesadilla and small side of pasta for dinner. And, I just updated my running playlist with a few tunes:
Mgmt - Kids
Noah and the Arc - LIFEGOESON
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
Mumford and Sons - The Cave
The Band Perry - If I die young
Going to bed at 10 to be up at 5am. Wish me luck. (Luck = completion under 2:45)
XOXO
