Pre Race Jitters

My last few trips have been rather nerve racking. Various reasons, however,  mainly last minute planning and running around to get "everything" done before the early departure.

This one is no exception. It's actually worse.

I'm super excited to see Paris. Thrilled to spend time with my "Italian Parents" and my friend who is there. I've even mapped out the majority of our trip since it's a new city and I need to trek all over it. Yes, I realize that's a little crazy considering I'll be running 26.2 miles before too long in/around it.

But that's just it.

I start thinking about running and my heart starts fluttering and pounding in my chest. Worse than it ever did when we did our training.

Coworkers have been inquiring about it all week. They've been offering their encouragement and support. And I love it. I mean, even after 4 months of hearing how I was training for this sucker this is the week I appreciate it the most. But again, every time the "r(unning)" or "m(arathon)" words come up- same result. I feel like my heart is going to leap right out of my chest.

Some nerves are good right? They're what's going to keep me warm in the chilly air before the race starts. They're going to invite my friend adrenaline when we cross the starting line and go insane until my brain kicks in and tells Ms. Speed Racer that it doesn't matter how fast we run miles 1-3 in when there are 26.2 to be ran.

Slow down heart, it's not race day yet. 

Once this last minute push to get the cat to the "spa", my gear packed up, touristy things finalized I'm hoping that the travel and beauty of the city distracts me from my one track mind this week.  Alright. One step in front of the other. I've got this. I mean, I've done it before...

Yep. It's official. I've gone crazy.

Some how, I don't think this is how Stanley imagined we'd be spending out 3 year anniversary together. Seriously. Race day is my 3 year mark post surgery and when Stanley became part of my life (as the new ACL in my right knee).

Let this be your annual reminder to seriously consider being an organ and tissue donor. Donating blood and plasma are easy to give too...when you aren't having surgeries, traveling to Africa, or live in Europe too long.

Okay, I've got a suitcase to pack...next stop Paris!