Running to the end...

I have discovered many similarities between running the last 6 miles of a marathon and running during the last 6 weeks of pregnancy.  In both situations the following seem to be true...

• A lot of physical and mental changes have taken place to get me to this point in the "race".
• My form looks very different - i.e. bad  My pregnancy term is 'woggling' - a cross between jogging and waddling! 
• I have given up on any time goals.
• 3 miles seems to take FOREVER!
• I can't think big picture anymore, I have to take it one mile at a time and sometimes one step at a time. 
• Any step could result in loss of bladder control...
• I no longer care if I lose control of my bladder ... finishing the race/run is more important.
• Some people I run by are cheering me on ... and others seem to be looking at me like I'm crazy!
• I feel like I am running in one of my dreams where I am trying so hard to go faster, but my body just can't do it (I have a lot of dreams like this). 
• I watch people pass me and my body won't allow me to put up a fight.  
• No matter how slow I have to run, it still feels easier/better than walking.
• I stop running as soon as I cross the finish line/make it to the driveway.  There is no cool down, stretching or strengthening happening.
• I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I finish.
• I need to eat a lot post race/run to replenish my energy stores...
• I eat WHATEVER I feel like!
• It is extremely difficult to get pants on/off.
• As soon as I have recovered, I can't wait to do it again!  But .. 
• I know in both cases, once I 'cross the finish line' I will be forced to take time off from running until my body fully recovers.