All That's Left is the Crying!

That's it that's all...training is over.  Now it is time to put all that training to test on Saturday morning.  I am feeling a little nervous/anxious/unprepared/scared/apprehensive for Saturday, but underneath all of that I am feeling READY!

I keep reminding myself of all the effort and work that has gone into preparing for Saturday.  Was it ideal training?  No, but I think that is just it, it is never going to be ideal (another life lesson).  Too often we stop ourselves mentally before we ever decide to act, with statements like I can't, it's too hard, I'm too busy, I'm too old, I'm too out of shape, or I'm injured.  In order to be successful in running (or life) we have to bring a warriors attitude to the table.  What do I mean by warrior?  Simple...never give up! (I can not take credit for this statement...this was said to me by Mr. Tom Hathaway [Indianapolis area runner and coaching great]).

In that spirit, I signed up for the Mini (Indianapolis Mini Marathon in May) this week.  I figured if I waited until after Saturday, there was a good chance I might not sign-up.  I am challenging all that read this paragraph to sign up for some sort of race (running, walking, swimming, biking, short distance, long distance, large, small) and challenge your status quo.  Remember the hardest step is your first one, so believe in yourself and go for it!

I know I have said it many times, but I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to follow my ramblings and supporting this effort.  I was not sure what to expect when I decided to start this blog, but at the end of the day it has been so very rewarding for me. For those that know me personally, you likely know that I am often a person of few words, and this blog allowed me to share my experience in some small way.

If you are interested in following my progress on Saturday go to the below link, enter my last name (Fisherkeller), and follow the directions.  This will enable you via text messages or email (your choice) to follow me at various points of the course.

http://tracking.theendresultco.com/2010/imm/index.php

I have two co-workers and friends that will be participating on Saturday as well, and to them I say have a great race!

Scorecard: 

• Nearly 1,500 page views
• Farthest viewer...South Korea
• Pounds lost...15!
• Belt adjustments...2!
• Miles logged over 840 (600 running and 240 biking)
• Frustration felt...some
• Joy felt...talk to me on Saturday afternoon.