Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Babbling...

All kinds of bloggy ideas were coming to me while I was running on the ditch bank this afternoon (to make up for the run I didn't do yesterday). Now I'm here typing and drawing a blank. Why is that? Perhaps my brain is wired somehow to my legs. When I stop and sit down, the brain shuts off? Who knows. So I shall resort to babbling...

I really enjoyed the comments to my last post. I found it very interesting to see where each of you draw the line (or not). Lots of different opinions. Seems to depend somewhat on your particular circumstance including what you are training for, what your goals are, and what weather you have to deal with on a regular basis.

Ten days 'til my half-marathon, but who's counting. Oh, I guess I am. Hehehehe. I believe it is a fair statement to say that I have enjoyed every single run leading to the race with the exception of the bad 12-miler. Back at the beginning of the year I set a goal for myself to "Race to Train, not Train to Race" and I believe I've scored a well deserved A+ on that one thus far.

In the last few half marathons that I've run, I've finished feeling like the course defeated me. This time, I want to conquer the course. I'm not positive, but I think I will go in with the attitude that the race starts at mile 10. Everything up to that point is a warm up. Slow-steady for 10 miles, then pick up the pace and own that last 5K. Sounds good on paper. We'll see what happens on race day.

Group run tomorrow. I think 5 miles is on the schedule. Then my "long" run is 6 miles on Saturday. Seems funny that my long run is only 1 mile longer than a mid-week run, but whatever. I'm trusting my training, and that's what the schedule says.

18 comments:

  1. Great job on the training! Can't wait to hear all about how you rocked the race!

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  2. The same thing happens to me all the time!!! I have all these great blog ideas while I am exercising, but when it comes to actually typing them up, nothing.

    Great training so far. I am sure that your half marathon is going to go awesome!

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  3. You're going to do great!

    Looking forward to the recap. :)

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  4. Yeah - great race plan Lisa! The pain only really starts in the last three and then it's "only" a 5k right! Time to dig in :)

    Sounds like you're all set!

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  5. Getting closer :) Have a wonderful day!!!

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  6. I think that's a good plan!
    Warm up for 10 miles and you get the special prize of racing 5K after that.

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  7. I've learned that race day is all about execution. The fitness is already there. I believe this one is going to be a good one for you!

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  8. You have been doing excellent, and been so positive. You have this in the bag!

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  9. I am with you, I will be out training, somethings happens or I think of something, by the time I get to a computer, its long gone.

    I love you race to train. Its like my motto of races are rewards for all the work done in training. Without the reward, I wont train. Thats just me.

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  10. You need to start blogging on the run. :)

    Try to stick to your plan... it's such a great feeling to be STRONG for the last 5K! You can do it!

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  11. My blogging has been so sporadic lately yet I've had a kazillion ideas to write about. HA, maybe my thoughts are attached to my legs too!

    Have a plan and stick to it...you're a pro!!!

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  12. I love your race strategy for the half! I think it will work well for you and you'll have the motivation you need to kick it into gear in the last 5k!

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  13. I'm like you, I compose my posts in my head on long runs and then completely go blank when I get in front of the computer.

    YOu will conquer the course!

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  14. Glad to hear that you're feeling strong and confident at this point in HM preparation! I think you've done a great job training for this race and I'm sure you'll conquer the course!

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  15. For my last 1/2 marathon, it was the first time I really pushed myself and did not give up and left it on the course. It was all mental for me and just saying Don't give up and Don't slow down..

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  16. Same thing happens to me. I am SO creative while out on my runs and then, nothing when I hit the keyboard. Oh well!

    Yay for awesome training. I'm glad it has gone well and you'll reap the benefits with a great race in just over a week!

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  17. You have been doing excellent, and been so positive. You have this in the bag!
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