03/10/2025
Day 102 – The 10-day countdown for the end of my 16WOH Challenge has officially begun, and at the same time, the 30-day countdown for my first full marathon is ticking. And because I apparently can’t say no to running challenges… I also signed up for a half marathon on the 19th. Ouch, what was I thinking? 😬
Now it feels like time is speeding up. On one hand, I can feel how much stronger my whole body has become. On the other, I keep riding this wave of confidence and doubt: Am I prepared enough for the marathons? Will my shins behave? Will I know how to fuel right for endurance?
I have been working on my performance for months and I’ve seen real improvements. But then I’ll head out for a quick 5k and get a little out of breath, and the doubts sneak back in.
So at this point, it’s game on. All I can do is keep showing up, train smart, and give my best with the time I have left. I keep reminding myself of Henry Ford’s words: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.”
That mindset is exactly what carried me this far and what made me say yes to every one of these challenges. And now, with just 10 days left of 16WOH, a half marathon on the 19th, and my first marathon in 30 days, it’s all about carrying that same belief forward 😅💪