Early On

My "official" marathon training doesn't begin until December but I'm trying to run more than I was (8 miles per week maybe?) to prepare myself for the dedication and time commitment it's going to take to be running 25+ miles every single week for several months. It's kind of difficult balancing work, a nearly 60 minute commute, and running and still have time to have some fun/relax. I'm also realizing that my gym membership isn't going to be super useful for 8 mile runs (unless I'm feeling particularly masochistic) so I'm gonna have to start mapping out some runs soon near home & work. I have a weird amount of anxiety about the marathon. I'm assuming it's because I haven't begun training yet and am not sure how my body will respond to the sudden increase in running/exercise. It's nearly overwhelming right now thinking about running 26 miles. 26 miles. 4+ hours of running. Maybe if I say it over and over it will become less intimidating?

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Nope. 26 miles is still scary.