We went 21 miles this past Saturday…our longest training run on the schedule. I’ve been trying to think of what to post on this. It’s hard to put into words how challenging it is to run this far. A co-worker asked me last week if I was ready to go 21 miles. My quick answer was, yeah as ready as you can be! I thought afterwards that getting ready is not only the physical side, but also the mental side as well.
Thanks to Taylor for the great post on this. I just read the quote “In the Arena”, and enjoyed reading it again. It’s one of my favorites too. I have another Presidential Quote that I want to share as well. I came across it by accident years ago, and it’s by Calvin Coolidge (yeah, I don’t know anything about Calvin Coolidge either!)
”Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” –Calvin Coolidge
I’m not sure in what speech or context this was delivered, but for me it had a ring to it about facing life’s challenges. Now it has a ring to it about facing a Marathon!
Hey Bobby,
The big race is fast approaching and I could not be happier for you. As stated in your recent blog..persistence and determination will take you far in life and I am positive it is applicable with the marathon as well! You have trained very hard over the past few months and now the time has arrived to enjoy the race!! I’ll be there cheering you to victory!!
Love,
Susie
Here’s a good quote for your race: ‘it’s not whether it hurts or not, it’s whether you mind’. good luck!
I think the quote def says it all for Saturday! Thanks for the support over the last few months man I really appreciate it! Good luck Saturday!