How I ran a marathon
I've got a couple of metaphorical marathons going on in my life right now. I'm trying to finish my adult romance by March 1, and the first pass of Such a Rush is due back to the publisher on March 6. This is the first time I've seen the text as it will actually look in the finished book, and y'all, the design is SO PRETTY.
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Anyway, thinking about your check out lady story. My husband and I run with a group of hard core, super talented runners. I'm talking sub three hour marathons, that is routine for them. They are always age group winners, always qualify for Boston, etc. etc. My husband is one of them, but me and another woman are the slow ones of the group, 13 minute miles are my thing.
The thing about these folks is that they literally come in all shapes and sizes and are the most positive and encouraging people you will ever meet. They don't make assumptions about talent or ability, ever. I think this is because they themselves have been there and seen it all. They have the wisdom and experience to really respect the event. People who really know the marathon know that it is not just the tall skinny ones who do it. Basically, what I am trying to say is check out lady sounds like a bit ignorant to me!
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I also agree that marathon stories are a lot like childbirth stories! I've had the conversation with several people that maybe running a marathon is like giving birth--you forget the pain or you would never do it again. I NEVER forgot the pain of childbirth, but I have to say I am kind of looking back on the marathon now and wondering what the big deal was. (Then I remember that side cramp and think, oh, yeah.)
Good luck on your half! As long as you stick to your training plan, of course you will do great!
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