How I Feel About The Race Coming Up and What I Want To Do To Stay Fit After

In just over a week, I will be running 26 miles through all five boroughs of New York City. I don't really know how to feel or what to expect because I have never competed in a race this long before. I know I can expect huge crowds, excited runners, and hopefully a beautiful day. Race day jitters are definitely real, and I can already feel my nerves sneaking their way into my thoughts. While writing this blog, I decided to look up some tips for running this marathon. I read a blog that is written by a trainer for the famous New York Marathon. Just from reading her blog, I can feel myself getting so excited. In her blog, she gives some tips for each big part of the race...including how to pace yourself, how the crowds make you feel, and how accomplished you will feel by the finish. Since I have started training for this race, I have researched a lot about training for marathons, for the purpose of expanding my knowledge on long distance running. I have enjoyed reading all the positive feedback about racing, because it makes me feel great that many others enjoy it as well. I believe that the feeling I will feel after I finish running, will inspire me to train for other races. I have always liked the idea of racing because of my competitive persona... but the accomplished feeling outweighs any other feeling I might feel prior to race day. I hope to compete in a triathlon in my lifetime and if I am feeling ambitious, maybe even some form of an iron man. I miss playing competitive team sports, so racing has become a newer hobby of mine. I believe that training for a race makes working out that much easier, because I feel like I am working out for a purpose. 

According to Jenny from her blog, “Running the New York City Marathon is a gift. Enjoy the course, the people and every mile.” I can’t wait to experience this gift on November 3rd, 2019. If anyone has any ideas on ways, I can prepare with a week out, please let me know by commenting below! I want to race to the best of my ability.



Below is a photo of me training for the marathon with the famous Bachelor star, Tyler Cameron... who is also running the race in a few weeks!

Websites:
https://runningbrina.com/new-york-city-marathon-course/
https://www.jennyhadfield.com/tips-new-york-city-marathon/