Less Than a Month Away

We are in the brisk, cold, wet month of November.  We have already had our first snow here in Eastern Washington.  Actually, we have had snow twice now in my town.  Truth be told, I have never liked the month of November because it is so dark, grey, and dreary.  I know it does not make any sense, but I find it to be the darkest and most dreadful of all the months.  Oh, and I think the birthstone looks like crystallized urine that is disguised by the name Citrine.  But this November is different.  I will love this November!  This month is a count down month for me.  The grand finale will be on December 1st when I take on the Seattle Half Marathon!

I am feeling pretty good about this.  I have done a lot of hill walking as of late because of some personal stuff going on.  Family member in the hospital and the free parking is several blocks away, and of course, uphill.  I have realized that if I compare my walking from back in September to now, I have made some wonderful strides.  I have learned so much about myself, my personal quirks, and also what works for me over the last several weeks.  I would also be lying if I did not mention that I am nervous.

I know I can do a half marathon as was proved in September.  I guess I am nervous with the idea of the weather, which I know is going to be cold, wet, and rainy.  I worry about dressing too heavily to stay warm, and then having to strip during the course to never see my clothes again.  And here is the silly one:  Wet shoes!  I know, I know!  It is December in Seattle, of course my shoes are going to get wet!  I guess that part didn't totally click in my head until the other day when I was walking to an appointment in the slop (rain and snow mix falling from the sky), and my skate shoes were soaked.  Yeah, I will be wet by the end, rain or sweat, lol.

For the most part I am excited!  I get to walk in one of my favorite cities.  I get to add another half marathon to my list that I have done.  I will not be walking in horrible humidity.  I get to see how training has paid off this time around.  I get to have a break from the insanity that has been the last few weeks, and have a me moment.  I get to visit with a few friends in the area.  Did I mention that I get to walk in one of my favorite cities? 

Twenty four days until we add another 13.1 miles to my list!