Distance trained so far......(60.8 miles)
I was sat in front of the television at 8 o'clock this morning; a very strange feeling, as I was watching the start of the 2012 London Marathon. I guess that means we're at the twelve months to go point then!
It is a belief I always have not to look too far into the future when you have a big task on your hands, but 'take it in lots of small steps, and they will get you where you want to go.' But today it is staring at me in the face from my own TV, and right now all I can see is the very distant, almost unreachable chequered flag. Don't worry, this will be of short duration, and the 364 days-to-go point won't have nearly as much impact; but right now all I can think of is 26 miles and 365 yards........compared with the fact that at the moment I can just about manage 4. In case you didn't know, it's a bloody long way; and it scares the hell out of me.
I wonder how many tasks and ambitions fall short for the same reason. Something that looks utterly impossible when all you can see is the end, and forget that with a little patience and time - and belief that it is worth the patience and time - anything is possible. I still believe it, and scared though I may be; with one year to go I still believe I can do it. I've already registered with the British Heart Foundation for a place..........
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