BEFORE
The training program that’s been followed (most of the time)
The nutrition plan that has guided your meals (some of the time)
DURING
The shoes that fit your gait
The socks that stop you from getting blisters
The underwear that is chafe-free
The shorts that are so light you forget your wearing them
The running belt that securely holds your key, card and gel
The top that wicks sweat away from your body
The race number attached to you securely
The drinks bottle that keeps you hydrated
The watch that keeps an eye on your timing
AFTER
The feeling when you cross the finish line
The high fives with the finishers around you
The medal that’s placed around your neck
The sense of achievement having completed the challenge
The strange desire to do it all again…
