A Nervous System...

Ok Ladies, HP08 is heading, once again, to Tennessee this weekend. The Ocho always enjoys her Tennessee weekends. However, this one also includes a 20 mile run. HP08 is starting to reach the point in her training where the distances seem insurmountable. She has already conquered 17 miles and she only has two long runs left before the actual marathon, but she's feeling like she's put on weight since her vacation and that the extra 5-10 pounds might just weigh her down. It's probably 90% in her head, but it's definitely starting to creep in as doubt. HP08 feels like if she can get by past the 20 mile mark, that she'll feel confident that she can do the 23 miles and then the full 26.2, but ugh...20 miles is ridiculous. So, ok Ladies, the Ocho needs to hear about how and why she's going to be able to get this thing done. Not so much advice, because she's gotten a lot of that, but reasons why she isn't going to die. Yes, HP08 is making a public plea for encouragement. Sorry, but it's true. HELP!