26.2 Miles - Can I Do It?

Well, tomorrow is the day I have training for since May. I have literally ran over one hundred miles to train for this marathon. My last long run was on September 19 when I ran 25 miles. It wasn't actually too bad. So I think I'm ready, but I still get butterflies in my stomach anytime I think about it. I'm nervous about disappointing myself. My goal is to run the entire 26.2 miles. I'm nervous about pacing myself. I don't want to start out too slow or too fast. It will take me over four hours to run the race, but it doesn't seem nearly that long. I am amazed at how much I've progressed by training for so many months. In the middle of my training there were times it felt like torture and I was convinced I would never do another marathon after this one. I feel differently now. I feel so strong and in such great shape. I can run faster than I did before and I'm actually really enjoying the challenge of a long distance. I am now considering actually doing another marathon. Anyone up for the Salt Lake City marathon on April 18? I'll post the results of my marathon next week. I'm wishing myself good luck!