1) I am praying the weather forcast for Saturday is wrong. Low 44, High 59. 60% chance of showers with occasional t-storms. I do NOT want to run my half-marathon in rain and/or t-storms.
2) Somebody in my running group asked what I am wearing to the race. This question was aimed at spectating, being able to easily locate me. I responded - "I dunno, whatever is clean?" But seriously, what AM I going to wear to the race? Why haven't I figured this out yet? I need to figure that out today and make sure that it IS clean. After all, the race is tomorrow.
3) Coach had running partner & I run fairly easy last night. 15 min easy, 20 min steady, then a cool down at the end. I asked running partner if he could pace us at 10:00 min/mi during the steady. He totally rocks as a pacer. Garmin said we ran 10:50 for the easy, 9:59 for the steady, and 10:25 for the cool down. It was a very short run, but another confidence booster with regard to being able to control pacing.
4) Busy busy day today. I need to plant my beans, cucumbers, & watermelons this morning. Clean up. Take Stymie to obedience class. Return Stymie to home. Go across town to pick up packet (oh.my.gosh.the.race.is.tomorrow). Come home and call the guy about the controller on the irrigation system. Meet with guy about said irrigation system. Figure out what I'm going to wear tomorrow. Make sure it's clean. Make dinner. Stop obsessing over the weather forcast and try to relax so that I can sleep well.
Please forgive me if I do a lousy job of catching up on blogs in the midst of all of that.
5) Have I mentioned that the race is tomorrow? Oh.my.gosh. oh.my.gosh. oh.my.gosh.
Focus on those things over which you have control, and prepare, and pace. You got this :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa! you are going to rock that race tomorrow! And I agree with Wes - focus on what YOU can control and go from there! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYipee! Your race is tomorrow. Just think how lucky you are to be able to participate in such an event. Some many people can not or will not ever understand the sheer joy - "win or lose" - that runners feel. You my friend will start your weekend with many others who are 'smart' enough to know your secret - running rocks!
ReplyDeleteFast or slow, win or "lose" you are going to amaze yourself tomorrow while too many others lay in bed. You are going to do something for yourself tomorrow that will help you through many many days to come. Lisa, you completely got this! No matter what you wear! Rain or shine! I can't wait to see that finish line photo of you with a great big smile on your face!
Run Strong!!
You will be GREAT! Have a great run and HAVE FUN!
ReplyDeleteOh dear I do NOT want to run in the rain either!!
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Good luck at the race - you'll be fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to rock this!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck on the race tomorrow! I'm sure weather gods will smile on you, so go Rock it!!
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna do great! Trust your training and have fun!
ReplyDeleteBeans, watermelons and the rest of the planting can wait a day. Go get your race kit, and do only what you need to do today (washing your running gear) and talking with the irrigation guy after returning home with Stymie...
ReplyDeleteHave fun tomorrow, you are more than ready!!!
Sending good weather vibes your way!!! Hope you have a terrific race. Your training has been so good and I hope you are full of confidence for a strong race!
ReplyDeleteGood luck this weekend. I'm hoping the weather holds out for you!!! Can't wait to read your race report!
ReplyDeleteCalm down, you'll do great! I've run two halfs in pouring down rain - totally doable. You'll be fine. (Sending no rain vibes your way though!)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you!! When I am running my race I will think about you running yours:) You are going to do great!! Keep the feet moving, breathing regulated and stay positive:)
OH MY!
ReplyDeleteEk!
Good luck!!
Rain, wind, sun or shine.... I'm sure you'll do ace!!!
Oh no! I hope the weather smartens up for you!
ReplyDeleteRunning in the rain's not so bad (she said in her best Pollyanna voice).
ReplyDeleteI'll pray to the "don't rain gods" for you.
Nice job on the pace run. You'll do great!
YOU HAVEN'T DECIDED WHAT TO WEAR?? OMG!!!! WOE! WOE! ALL IS LOST!!! There, now, all better.
ReplyDeleteMate, you have SO got this race sorted. Have fun!
You're going to do awesome. You're ready for this. :o)
ReplyDeleteGo Lisa!!!!
ReplyDeleteI laughed at #2
ReplyDeleteHave fun!!!!!