I survived my last 20 without totally wanting to die—goal a, accomplished. I really just ran this 20 on feel, I didn’t pay a whole lot of attention to my pace, I just went with it. It was a gorgeous, not a cloud in the sky, warm day so I was happy as a clam! (Someone at work today even said I looked TAN! Too bad the rain is back.) I kept my strategy of drinking every couple of miles and taking a Gu every 5 miles (Expresso Love at mile 5, Vanilla Bean at mile 10 and Double Latte at mile 15.5). I did run out of water but some nice lady out washing her car, gave me a refill. I ended the run in 4:05:XX which is 12:15 pace, not my best but not my worst either.
It’s taper time now. I apologize for my whiny post last week, I needed to get that stuff off my chest. I know I listened to my body this time around. I know the reason I didn’t want to run 5 days a week—last time I got overuse injuries. I followed my plan pretty well and I didn’t miss any long runs (not something I could have said before). I have an amazing online community! Special thanks to Maritza who sends the funniest ghettoized motivational messages! Thanks chica, it did really help!
Yesterday, I got my Tri book in the mail. I’m a little overwhelmed by it but plan to have an action strategy sometime this month. I haven’t officially registered for a Tri but I have a few on my radar screen. At this point, it’s really less about doing an actual triathlon and more about being excited to incorporate other activities into my routine. Mr. Pi’s cousin is a superb athlete and has competed in many Tri’s around the world. He recently sent Mr. Pi an email about doing an Ironman next spring. While I think this is a little more than I want to undertake I’m really hoping Mr. Pi does it since I think it would push me even though I wouldn't be competing.
I've been a horrible blog reader lately. My google reader is slammed! I'm hoping to get caught up this week. Wish I could say the same about the never ending laundry pile!
23 comments:
YAY! Glad you are feeling a little bit better about stuff. I know this whole marathon training has overwhelmed me, and we are just going to SD and going to have a BLAST, yea and we'll run a marathon while we are there... :)
great job on your last 20!! glad you are feeling better... now get those legs rested and ready to run in SD! its going to be a blast :)
I really think the key is enjoying yourself, and if you get to a point where you're not happy running, then you shouldn't run. Within reason, of course - we all have off days!
I'm glad you were able to get through your 20 miler & I'm looking forward to swimming & weights this week!
What a great final 20! I'm sure there will be more to get off your chest during taper-- hey, that's what blogging's for!
Great job on the 20! Don't you love that mellow-I-ran-farther-than-most-people-drove-today feeling after a run like that?
Yay on the 20 miler! Happy Taper Time!!
yea ironman takes a couple of years to prep for. it's kind of tough. sprint tri's, however, are easier (i think) than a half marathon. so i say pick one out for the summer/august/fall and go for it.
enjoy the taper.
dude I am all freaking out about my 20 miler and then of course SD and here you are ready to think about a tri!!! :)
Yeah for Tri Training! I know the book looks intimidating but it really isn't.
With that pace you are set for at least a 30 minute PR on your marathon. That is HUGE!!!
I'm glad you're feeling better chica! Get ready for taper ;D ;D
yeeehawww! last 20 down! congrats on that AND on your bitchin tan.
someone in my neighborhood puts out a water cooler for the runners-i always thought that was cool.
catching up on blogs is more fun than catching up on laundry.
happy taper!
I slept with towels to be folded on my bed for two days straight. I'm behind in everything too. It's OK. We still like each other :)
Yay for your last 20!! Since you're a warm weather fan, I think you will definitely meet A LOT of your race goals in SD!!
I decided triathlon isn't for me, but I look forward to reading all about your adventures!
Great job on the solid 20 miler! Sounds like you are in a good place mentally heading into the taper. You can do this!!! :)
You're going to love tri training. So much easier on the muscles and so much fun. Plus it will give me someone else to train with. :)
Yay, congratulations on the solid 20-miler! I'm glad you're feeling better and out of that funk.
Nice job on the 20. It is alsways nice to have a solid last 20 miler in before taper.
Do a tri. I am signed up for one in September!
Enjoy your taper. You girls are going to have so much fun in San Diego.
Great job! ENJOY your taper!!!
Right on with the 20. Good luck in SD!
Great job on getting that 20 done! Now just rest rest rest and take care of yourself during taper time. :) SD is gonna be a blast!
Fab 20 miler! And yay for the tri planning. I highly recommend the Triathlon at Pacific Grove in September! They have an Olympic and a sprint - it's gorgeous, well run and completely newbie friendly!!
YAY for taper! congrats on getting yet another 20 miler done! can't wait for SD it will be a total blast! :)
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