Two weeks ago, I have clocked 35+km weekly mileage. Last week to today, hardly 20km. And I'm not yet tapering. I just couldn't find the motivation to train, to run. Well, such situation happens, and what am I to do about it? Nothing. Really, I can do nothing much about it. Perhaps reminding myself not to think too much about missing my runs, and not think about how painful it will be come 4 Dec. To just focus on self-belief.
I have just checked out the race route. It is the same route as last year's. Even so, I still exclaimed at the fact that it is only halfway at the ECP U-turn!!! What the fish! Run from Orchard Road to F2 and it's only 21km??!!! Why am I punishing myself this way? LOL!
How about race day morning itself? How am I getting myself to the start point? Should I take the train? Or shall I do an estimated 40min walk to Orchard? Still thinking... something to get my mind off my not running.
I know it will be all ok. Typically it will be ok soon. I mean my feeling down. It's just not a good feeling going through it. And perhaps I'm just anxious to experience my final few good feeling runs before the race. My ultimate essential must-have item going into any major race. It's my confidence boost.
So, how are your final preparations? Regardless the distance that you are running, and your reasons for running, just plan to go out there to enjoy the entire process. Yes, it can be painful. But yes too, you can engage the pain, and emerge stronger. I'll see you at the FINISH.
