Pre Race.

A lot of miles have been run since I nervously signed up for Heels and Hills back in June. Each and every step I have run since that day has helped me prepare. Every step I have run has made me stronger both physically and mentally. All those early mornings, short and long and in between runs, the dedication to it, all of it will pay off tomorrow. I started getting a little nervous yesterday on the drive in to work. And today, as I hydrate, eat a few extra carbs, revise my playlist and relax I'm still a little nervous. But really, there isn't anything to be nervous about. I'll just be getting up and doing what I have done most every weekend which is run a long distance. Just at a faster pace, with people around to cheer me on, and with a few hundred other runners. I'm not worried about the 13.1 miles. I've run that and farther several times, and I feel comfortable with it. I've got my family support team coming to watch, and my dad drove up from Austin just to see me run. I was very excited yesterday when I picked up my packet. Something about being there with all the other people who were planning to do this too made me happy. Happy to know there are other people like me, who love this sport, and feel that sense of peace and accomplishment after a run. They'll all be out there with me, and we'll be in it together. And when it's all over, and I cross the finish, no matter how long it takes me, when I can proudly wear my medal, I'll know I have won.