Mind working overtime

It's been a year since I took part in any event, never mind a major event.  So I had forgotten the feeling in the build up.  The FB section of the Highland Fling has become very busy with nervous and excited runners posting how they are feeling, their apprehension, injury niggle, asking for last minute advice or just looking forward to meeting up with 800 likeminded nutters!
I took my last run yesterday which was a short 8 km but felt good.  This is just to remind my legs not to retire.  But I read last night it's worthwhile going a short run (5k) the day before and on thinking about it I definitely will because it's a struggle resting!
What I had forgotten about was the mental games.  My mind doesn't seem to want to stop thinking about race day.  Last night I was looking up websites with details of the route and tried to estimate my time.  There was one sight that gave estimated times for the various sections and at one stage the speed goes to slower than walking!  That is up the side of Loch Lomond where I "hit the wall" weeks ago and it is very tricky - even trickier because I will have 30 miles in my legs at that stage.
As I tried to get to sleep my mind was working overtime telling me not to start too fast, walk up Conic Hill and take my time on the way down or I'll have no quad muscles left and will be crawling at the end of the race.  Mentally I must get into the "it's a long day out in the most beautiful scenery in the world" zone and on one hand ignore the time, but at the same time not to let time fritter away at water/food stations.  I find it funny that the organisers have arranged the prize giving for 5pm (it starts at 6am) and a large chunk of the runners will still be out on the course - me included!
I will work on light yoga in the mornings this week  to keep my muscles in good shape and have a sport massage today to iron out any knots that need a bit of encouragement. 
Tonight I have a business function to go to which involves whisky tasting.  Much as I like a whisky I won't be letting any of it past my lips but will give it a good sniff. I've been on the wagon since Saturday to make sure I am in the best shape possible but will play catch up at the Ceilidh after the race finishes.  That should loosen the muscles off a bit!