Today I wrapped up Week 9 of my Every Woman’s Marathon training — 16 miles done! That makes four half-marathons in four weeks. I still can’t believe how quickly the weeks are flying by.
I have six more training weeks before race day. Five more half-marathons — one every single week — and then taper week, where I “only” run 10 miles (which now feels short!). Then it’s race day: 26.2 miles.
This week, I’ve started tuning up my race-day strategy and figuring out my fueling plan. I want to show up ready, steady, and strong.
Most of all, I just feel grateful. Grateful that I have the health, the strength of mind and body, and the opportunity to take on something so big at 74. Every time I lace up my shoes, I’m reminded what a blessing this is.
Here’s to the next five weeks, to each half-marathon ahead, and to the finish line waiting for me in just a few weeks.
