THOU SHALT BE A COMEBACK

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Location:

Wichita,KS,

Member Since:

Sep 14, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

marathon pr: 2:59:49. Saint George 2011

Praire Spirit 50 mile winner 7:36:30 2013

I accidentally ran 100 miles in November 2013. it was hard. I threw up a lot. decided to do a better job next time

I did it again on purpose October 2014--Heartland 100 winner and CR 17:38:37

Heartland 50 winner May 2014

Psycho Wyco 50k winner February 2012

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run enough to hold off the middle-age spread

Long-Term Running Goals:

~~Sub 3 hour marathon--SOMEDAY!~~ Done!

New long term goal: ....run enough to feel kinda like I did when I was fit

Personal:

I was a single mom. Two times over. We all survived, despite the fact that I make atrocious decisions. Then, I met a man I didn't deserve. And he loves me so much. And I love him. We lived in sin and bought a house for two years then hired a judge and officially got married(to our great delight and also the delight of our mothers), then a month later he was diagnosed with cancer. Well we survived all that and he's 100% fine now. But, we're really out of shape and really busy with kids and jobs and running just isn't my priority and there's so many other layers to all of it, but I'm running anyway. This is my failure blog now. Just to log that one run a week if I snag it.
Somehow that matters and I want that run recorded.

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Pink Pegs Lifetime Miles:						595.58
Pink Nike Avant Lifetime Miles:						624.04
Crappy Asics Lifetime Miles:						146.72
Adidas Adizero Mana Lifetime Miles:						113.32
Blue Avants Lifetime Miles:						653.33
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Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Total Distance

0.00

Alright here I am--48 hours before showtime. No run today! All that stands between me and the big M is a dinky little two miler tomorrow sometime. I still have a cold, but it is not a bad one. Nothing but positive thoughts from here out! I'm just going to get out there and have a good time, and run like I'm free! I'm going to break this race up mentally the same way I did last time--into 5 sections--4x5-mile sections followed by a 10k.

Update: In an attempt to calm my nerves I have gone back and carefully reviewed my training. I noticed that while my long runs and MP runs were very strong throughout, my speedwork has not been spectacular. This tells me that I have to be very very careful not to run too close to my threshold. In other words, if I want my 3:15 then it is IMPERATIVE that I run fairly even splits and do not go out too fast. If I go out too fast then my second half has big disaster potential. So I am thinking I should go out ultra conservative, maybe 7:30/miles for the first 5 mile chunk, move to target 7:25 pace for the next 15 miles, and then hammer down in the last 10k. No trying to put minutes in the bank! If I shave off time it needs to be in the last 10k while I buckle down. Regardless, if I don't have the steam to hammer it in the last 10k, I should at least have the steam to maintain and get a 3:15--if I play it safe in the first half.

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From SlowJoe on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 11:43:35 from 131.59.200.80

Sounds great April; doesn't seem like you could've worked any harder from what I've read, so have fun letting your legs do the talking and go win a race!

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 12:00:02 from 174.23.201.210

Yay! WAY to stay positive! You have worked hard, trained smart! You have a great plan going! I am sure it will all come together. Go get'em tiger! You will do FANTASTICALLY AWESOME!!!

From allie on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 14:42:20 from 129.123.242.13

your training has been rock solid. it sounds like you are very in-tune with your body and i think your pacing strategy sounds great. just find that "magic rhythm" and stay relaxed. a huge PR is on the way. have fun and enjoy it. i'll be thinking of you on saturday. good luck.

From Tracy on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 16:20:05 from 209.175.177.37

Your strategy is sound. Working into your speed (especially given the potential for wind) will pay off!

But I'm with everyone else. For what it's worth, I think your training has prepared you physically AND mentally!

From JulieC on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 17:47:26 from 207.224.202.196

and don't forget to GU and take in the powerade/gatorade even if it feels like you need just water...especially those last few miles, not gallons just sips, but don't throw the gatorade over your head :D Now I am not going to be able to sleep Friday night, just for you :D

From Nan on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 19:53:38 from 174.51.250.151

You are READY!! You have everything you need for a HUGE PR and amazingly fun race. Throw all the mental chatter out the window and just RACE! You'll do great. I'll be thinking of you and looking forward to your report. GOOD LUCK!!!

From ChrisM on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 05:49:08 from 130.88.123.4

Good luck in the race! Plan sounds good, its the long runs and MP miles that count anyway rather than fast speedwork so I think you will be fine!

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