My very first half marathon is just 16 days away. I am terrified! I've been apprehensive about races before, but never like this. I sincerely wish I hadn't paid all 4 Divas races in full! And not just the races, I paid air and hotel in advance too. Talk about committed!What was first bothering me was the time it takes me to finish 13.1 miles. Barring injury, I should finish within the required 3:30, but not by much. I've been completing my long runs in a little over 3 hours. I recognize that I'm just coming off an injury, but it frustrates me because I'd be so much further along if I hadn't gotten injured. But really, what can I do about that? I can't change it and it's simply immature of me to complain about something I can't change. So I've gotten over it -- kinda...
Lately, what has been bothering me is the pain I feel towards the end of my runs. I bought compression socks to help with foot and ankle support and I've been doing hill repeats and weight training to strengthen my quads. I know it's going to take time and I most likely increased my distance too fast. But, as I stated before, it's all paid for. I'm too frugal to turn back now.
[UPDATE 4/13/13]
Just got back from my long run, and although my feet and legs are killing me, the pain is nothing like it was last time. I attribute it to a much flatter route and running my way, which is to run/walk. I think I may be able to get up and do some errands. I feel so much better about these half now. :)