I'd of course be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, but I'm not nearly as nervous as I was a month ago. I've had a couple of great long training runs and knowing that this is my second marathon makes me feel better. I know what to expect. I have already done this once - I can do it again. I'm also so excited to run in a city I've never visited before, and with crowds that will hopefully help carry me through any tough spots. The more I hear about this race and it's reputation for support, crowds and all around positivity, the more I can't wait to get out there! And it's being televised! I'm running in a televised event!!!
This has been quite a journey - ups and downs with training, questioning my sanity and my decision to run another marathon, dealing with the logistics of traveling to a race so far away. I am so ready for it to all come together this weekend, and for everything to prove to be worth the effort. I can't wait to cross that finish line and earn my medal!
I have Track Tuesday tonight, a short group run Thursday morning, and then we fly out on Friday... two more runs. Five more days. That's all that stands between me and the New York City marathon. I am ready.
~ Courtney
