I realized I had to give myself a kick in the butt in order to get back on track for my 2012 and 2013 race goals. My longest run since May was a 20 mile trail run at the beginning of June. Some days I've been too busy and some days I have been too lazy; I let my "obligations" prevent my getting out the door and then heat becomes an excuse. So, naturally I decided I have to do something to get myself ready for the Noble Cayon 50K that is less than 3 weeks away. One of my runner friends posted on Facebook about a small, local trail marathon taking place this weekend. To me, that sounded like a great way to prepare. Naturally, I signed up and then thought about what I did.
I am no way prepared for a marathon, much less a potentially hilly one. The weather forecast keeps looking better and better (imagine my voice dripping with sarcasm); the projected high when I signed up was upper 70s and now it's upper 80s with heat index making it in the 90s. I know I am up for a personal worst so I am planning on making the best of it. I did a 10 miler on roads with my husband on Sunday and 13 miler (part trail/part road) on Monday; I'm going for a trail run on Saturday so the reasonable part of me will keep that one shortish. Sunday shall be interesting...
See ya Sunday. I'll be out there suffering with ya :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm looking forward to your witty comments every time we see each other on the course.
DeleteSometimes that is the best way to get things going again. Just jump in for a tough one. All the best with your final preparations.
ReplyDeleteThe heat has been really hard on me Rachel! I'm guessing you're running an Alewine race. If so, fun, fun! I can't wait to get back to one of his. He does a great job. You may have already run his races, but in case not, his regular marathons are limited to 25 people, and the one I ran, only SIX of the runners were doing the full marathon. That was a problem for me, because I'm not so quick. I was out there alone for a LONG time. Good thing Charlie is such a good sport. He let me finish. And even gave me a DFL trophy. If you're not running Alewine, disregard this note, but good luck nonetheless!!!
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