Countdown to Gold Coast
It's almost here. The Gold Coast
Airport Marathon, Asics Half Marathon and the associated events
is just a few days away.
I ran my first Marathon on the
Gold Coast back in 1982 with the goal of breaking the 3hr
barrier. I finished teary eyed in 2hrs 48 min. The tears not
being a result of fatigue, but more from being overjoyed by the
fact that I had finally run a Marathon. Ecstatic because I had
managed to conquer 'the wall', something I had heard so much
about, that unknown fear.
Life is a journey, not a destination
As I crossed the line with my John
McEnroe style toweling head band I had no idea as to what the
future had install for me. It resulted in a great experience
competing at an international level and receiving a great number
of rewards along the way. The most enriching of all being that I
achieved the goals I had been focusing on for months and
sometimes years.
"Wow! that was me"
I was fuelled by many factors that
inspired me to train like a lion. I left no stone unturned in my
quest to always be the best I could. I would rate, achieving a
goal, as the most amazing personal reward. The hours after
crossing the line were when I felt like I was in heaven. The
following few days I would get goose bumps recalling what I had
achieved and think, "Wow! that was me". The priceless natural
high only runners can relate to.
I will be pacing the Sub 3hr group
A wonderful feeling of self reward
also awaits you this Sunday as you set yourself a realistic
goal. Your target may be to complete the 10km distance and time
may not be a factor. After numerous attempts and never breaking
the 3hr barrier, you may be joining me in the sub 3hr group and
hopefully finishing with a 2.59.
You have to 'make' it happen
The fact that you have prepared to
the best of your ability does not ensure that it will happen. To
make the most of your opportunity you also have to make it
happen on the day. This involves running smart from the gun, not
too slow and certainly not too fast. You have a certain amount
of ability and energy stores. Calling on too much too soon will
leave you in strife over the closing stages. If you're running
the Marathon, respect the distance.
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