The same thing happens nowadays.
I get nervous. I get excited. I think it’s because I just want to go out there and get it done. But I have to remind myself that I should live in the moment and enjoy every step, every block, and mile I run on the day of – ichigo ichie, which is a Japanese idiom for “once in a lifetime” or “for this time only.”
I tend to overcompensate by eating well, hydrating correctly, stretching enough, and visualizing myself running the route the day before. This helps me calm down from being overly excited.
I can’t wait for tomorrow, though – it will be the first longest run this season. Somewhere between 18-20 miles.
I’ll see how I feel during the run and go from there.
This is something essential I’ve learned from experience. Listen to your body. There is no better judge than this.
Until next time!
Richard Chan 