Cleaning up my old computer I came across the journal entry I wrote the night before I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. I thought it was a good reminder about why I do things- Grad School, Peace Corps in West Africa, Move to Paris for a job... When things start to get overwhelming, keep focus and keep moving forward.
Marine Corp Marathon Oct 31, 2010
At the eve before the marathon, I
started to have a bit of panic about what I was about to attempt tomorrow. Bouts of self-doubt penetrate the mind.
Questioning motivation. Why am I doing
this? Because I want to challenge
myself. Challenging myself to make me a
better person. Challenging myself to show that I can determine a goal, create a
plan to reach that goal, and then accomplish it. Challenging myself to prove
that I can mentally overcome fear, and doubt and run 26.2 miles. I am ready. I am strong.