Dear 4:00,
This letter has been a long time coming. I’m sure you didn’t expect to see me so soon… and at the same time, you’ve been expecting me.
I’ve written to your older sibling, 4:30 and even your cousin 1:55. I’ve decided to bypass the 4:15 letter and go straight for you, the 4-hour mark. I’m going to cut to the chase and say that I will NOT be satisfied until I have beaten you.
You have taunted me for years. I should have been through with you before I turned 30, but life happens and sometimes we can get stuck in a running comfort zone. Well, I’m here to tell you that a few months ago I put you on my list, found a marathon to attempt your demise and it happens this weekend.
On Sunday, November 4th, I’ll be at the start line of the Two Cities Marathon in Fresno with one goal:
TO KICK YOUR ASS up and down the pavement.
I apologize for the language, but I have had you on my mind for some time. I’ve got my race face on. I’ve trained long and short. I’ve thought about how I will feel and what this will mean to me.
I’ve envisioned my success and it looks glorious. I’ve dreamt the dream and am ready to make it a reality.
4:00, you have been warned. I’m coming for the better side of you.
Yours truly,
A 4:24 marathon PR holder.
Advice, tips and mantras always welcome.
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Woot!! You totally have this in the bag!! I am rooting for you and support you!! Go get it!! :)
No advice or tips… just do YOUR best :)
You’ve put in the training and we’ve all watched your times get faster and faster. If you race smart you have this in the bag, absolutely no doubt about it! I have no tips as I’m a marathon virgin… But I’m confident that you’ve done what you need to do to beat that sucker!
Nice!! Go get it!!! (I will merely be a cheerleader as I have yet to tackle the marathon)
4:00 aint gonna know what hit ’em!
Damn you 4 hours!!! I know exactly what you mean. I, however, have conceded and retired from the marathon so please, go and kick 4 hour’s ass on Sunday. You’ve totally got this. Maybe wear the muscle suit?
It helps me when I remember- Goi out and have fun! and remember to smile and thank the spectators towards the end of the race especially.
You’ve got this! I’ve been watching you get faster and faster over the years. Run the mile you’re in. I believe in you! Can’t wait to read the recap!!!!!!!
YOU CAN DO IT! (and yes, that’s supposed to be read as if it were the guy from Happy Gilmore)
Good luck!!!
My advice is run faster, do more speed work and long slow days, cross train and weight lift.
Tips: learn to eat as little as possible without bonking.
Mantra: For every hill there is a downhill.
go for it! best wishes, beat the snot out of that 4:00
Where there’s a will there’s a way! I’m a firm believer in writing down your goals especially race goals. YOU’VE GOT THIS! Trust in your training!
good luck! you’re gonna ROCK it!
GET IT!!!! I bet you can and I love this letter. I want to send the same one…someday. Can’t wait to see how this weekend goes!
LOVE IT!! I’ll be writing 4:00 a letter sometime next year… Good luck, and I’ll be thinking about you this weekend… I’m shooting for a 1:55 half on Saturday!
i have a feeling that 4 is gonna get a wake up call soon, like real soon!
;-)
love it! can i borrow your letter, I just need to make sure the marathon knows i’m coming too.
what is your corral?? Maybe we can help each other!
I need to write the same letter to a sub-2:00 half! I’ve seriously become obsessed. I just can’t break the 2:00! Ugh!
You, on the other hand, will conquer the 4:00!
Love love love this! I have a feeling you’re going to kick some major butt! I can’t wait for the recap and you can bet you’ll be on my Way to Go Wednesday next week ;-)
You are going to catch 4:00 for sure! I have faith!!
You’ve definitely got this. Good thinking to warn 4:00… sending fast, pr-busting thoughts your way!
You will rock that FUlippin’ pavement! You got this!
WOOHOO! You got this!! Can’t wait to hear all about too! Show that 4:00 who is boss!
Go get it! I love this post.
I can’t give tips as I haven’t tackled that yet but I can say that you can do eeeeeeeet! :)
You got this. Love this post.
Love your confidence and what a great post! My dad always used to yell at me in races when I was getting tired, “Leave it all on the pavement!” or “Leave it all on the course!” Since then I always think about that – don’t finish that marathon knowing there was more in the tank. ;) Have a GREAT run!
You’ve got this! I expect nothing less of you :) good luck, I’ll be cheering you on from my coast!
Now that you’ve shared this with the world, you have to do this, push through the pain, and get that 4 hours. You’ve done the training, now have confidence in it. Good luck.
You’ve got this! Make us all proud. Half the battle is believing you can do it, which you mastered well ;) Goodluck, but I don’t think you will need it.
LOVE THIS!!! GO FOR IT!!!!!!
YOU CAN DO IT!! Kick that 4 hour mark in the ass!
YEAH!! I love this!! You’ve totally got this! I’ll be checking in on you on Sunday! :D
I will be waiting to hear the results! You really need to kick 4:00’s ass for me. I’m not sure I will ever hit it, so I need to live vicariously through you! You got this…
I LOVE THIS LETTER!! I wish I could be there to be your cheerleader. I know you’ll haul your ass to make sure you accomplish this. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
It’s a flat, fast course. You’ve got this one in the bag! @lavawater
you’ve SO got this! good luck
you can do it!! can’t wait to see what happens!
Kick it!!!
You GOT THIS sir.