Challenges not obstacles

I have a very positive outlook on my running, when I talk about it to other people.  Its a different dialogue inside my head when I am running.

Looking back on my year of running, I have steadily improved and did a half marathon, two 10ks and kept training.  Its nothing to shake a stick at, yet I have these severe doubts that I will ever get to 26.2 miles in one day.

So in an effort to boost my confidence, I posted a check list next to the back door of all the things I need before I leave.

Here it is:

Hat

Water (yes you need it, even for short runs)

Gels ( yes you need it to practice)

sunglasses

running belt

iphone- Mapmyrun

Garmin watch

earphones

Stick to the plan

I will need to add one to this list.

Think happy thoughts (you’ve got this)

The podcast recaps of first time marathoners helps me understand all this anxiety.  Its my goal to have it wrapped up so that when I think – just bag it, my head will NOT let me.

Anyone have a positive mantra that worked for you that they can let me borrow?