Run-Walk-Crawl

The Columbus Marathon....
26.2 miles -26.2 miles -26.2 miles.
I am walking the Columbus Marathon on October 19th. I have worked-out at Debi's, I have trained on my own and now it is just around the corner. The number is lingering over my head. Can I really walk 26.2 miles? My family and friends think I am crazy. They keep asking if I am raising money for a charity or what. Why are you walking 26.2 miles? What is the point? Why did I want to do this? Why- because I can. I wanted to do this when I turned 30. You know to say I did something big. But it didn't happen then. It didn't happen at 31 or 32 and now I am 33. I am stronger than I have ever been. I am more motivated than ever and most importantly I believe in myself. I know I can do it! It is kind of just something I need to complete. You know how people make those list of things you want to do before you die? Does anyone really ever finish the list? Well this is on my "list" and I need to do it. I want to do it. I have to do it. I would love to say that I am running and I am going to finish in some amazing first-timer time. But I am not a runner and don't imagine I ever will be. I have pretty much hated running since puberty. I am a walker. I love walking. I love being outside. I enjoy taking the time to smell the roses and see the wildlife. Right now the trees are beautiful with their changing colors. It is just pleasant to be outside. I love every time I add another mile to my walk. I challenge myself to beat my previous time. I thrive on setting a goal and doing it. So what is my plan for Sunday? Really it is to get over that finish line. Even if I have to crawl. Ok really- I will be a little disappointed in myself if I am crawling. But hey a finish is a finish and that is my ultimate goal for this. Next year I will try for a certain time. Heck maybe I will even run a little. You never know what a year will bring. So here's to Sunday. The weather is supposed to be beautiful. I am hoping for a great day. With no cramps, no blisters, no dehydration, and with any luck 26.2 miles of great walking! Columbus Marathon here I come!