Tomorrow is the 8.1 mile race and I'm feeling very ready for it. I'm just confused as to what to where since the weather is going be quite chilly in the morning and warming up to 60* by the afternoon. Shorts were my first option, but I really think I'm going to go with the tights. Drats! I thought this cold weather was well on it's way out.
After work, I stopped by the local running store to pick up my race packet and Husband got fitted for shoes for the first time (so proud!). The race packet itself was alright, but the cool thing is that you get a pair of shorts instead of a shirt. However, the shorts are obviously men shorts and have no room for hips. I wanted to exchange my smalls for a medium, but they are all out, so I got a large. The packet also included MANY brochures for upcoming races, a box of raisins, and energy drink (which I'll never use) and some cold sore treatment (weird!).
When we got home, I threw on my new expo shorts and after rolling them two times, I jumped on the treadmill. Since I just wanted to warm my legs up a little, I only did 2.5 miles, and I felt ready. My goal tomorrow is to finish under 1:20, which will be under a 10 mpm pace. I know, I'm not a speed demon, but I'm working on it.
I'm off to get everything ready to go in the morning.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Slacker!
I am such a slacker! I post once and then go on a two month hiatus.
The training I'm doing for my second half marathon is going very well. I have a couple unexpected rest days, like today, but I still am hitting my mileage goals and have had only one big fail on a run. It was a long run that I ditched after 6 miles.
February was dreadful in terms of weather and getting outside to run. I did most of my running on the treadmill. However, March has brought warm weather and Daylight Savings. I'm still itching to get outside, but life happened this week. I may not get my outside until tomorrow, which will be two non-running days in a row. At least my legs will be well rested.
In other running related news, I ordered a treadmill last week. My hubby said to go order one because he wants get in on the fun too. After a week of waiting, the tracking website said it was delivered. YAY! We probably won't get it up and running until this weekend tho.
I also decided that I AM going to do a fall marathon. I'm going with the Freedom's Run marathon. It's not exactly the "smart" choice for a first marathon, but I honestly can't imagine doing another marathon this fall. I know I could put it off until next year, but what if I can't? I could get injured, loose interest, or have another reason to take me away. It's a pretty rad race, check it out.
The training I'm doing for my second half marathon is going very well. I have a couple unexpected rest days, like today, but I still am hitting my mileage goals and have had only one big fail on a run. It was a long run that I ditched after 6 miles.
February was dreadful in terms of weather and getting outside to run. I did most of my running on the treadmill. However, March has brought warm weather and Daylight Savings. I'm still itching to get outside, but life happened this week. I may not get my outside until tomorrow, which will be two non-running days in a row. At least my legs will be well rested.
In other running related news, I ordered a treadmill last week. My hubby said to go order one because he wants get in on the fun too. After a week of waiting, the tracking website said it was delivered. YAY! We probably won't get it up and running until this weekend tho.
I also decided that I AM going to do a fall marathon. I'm going with the Freedom's Run marathon. It's not exactly the "smart" choice for a first marathon, but I honestly can't imagine doing another marathon this fall. I know I could put it off until next year, but what if I can't? I could get injured, loose interest, or have another reason to take me away. It's a pretty rad race, check it out.
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