I just spent time drafting a "go with it" post, but when I added the photos I lost the text....
Anyway, those thoughts will have to remain in my head with way too many other things. Suffice it to say that I am most certainly a doer. New car. Done. My Jeep had 258,601 miles, and my Subaru has 41 miles. I took my Jeep home on home on December 19, 2002. I took my Subaru home on November 19, 2012.
What adventures are yet to be?
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
Race success
I thought I could, I thought I could, says my motivator (the Little Blue Engine) and me. The race was fun and tough.
I am still processing the process, but for now I am simply soaking in a successful completion.
Sharing your intended time is tough, particularly when you miss it. My Son said that I didn't run fast enough. I hope that he will remember the learning moment that followed.
I am still processing the process, but for now I am simply soaking in a successful completion.
Sharing your intended time is tough, particularly when you miss it. My Son said that I didn't run fast enough. I hope that he will remember the learning moment that followed.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Resting and remembering
This rest time allows time to remember.
Ten years ago today, I woke up in an Inn in Rhode Island with my Mother. It was my wedding day, and I was ready.
Today, I woke up in a hotel in New Hampshire with my Son. It is the day before my half marathon. The fun details filled today - number pick-up, scoping out the starting line, and driving the race route. More rest tonight....
Ten years ago today, I woke up in an Inn in Rhode Island with my Mother. It was my wedding day, and I was ready.
Today, I woke up in a hotel in New Hampshire with my Son. It is the day before my half marathon. The fun details filled today - number pick-up, scoping out the starting line, and driving the race route. More rest tonight....
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Last lap
Three days from today, my race will be run.
Today, I had my last workout, which included 1 mile at 8:46. Though I wasn't sure how that would go, it did! Another marvelous mile. Interestingly, when I ran slower before and after that mile, I felt like I was running too slowly.
Physically, my training is done. In this regard, I only need to make sure that I rest. After 12 weeks of training, I have earned these three nights of quiet time. In fact, this time is as important as some of my runs.
I have to pack and travel, but I have to rest.
One challenge on race day will be trusting my training. I have to remember that I can run fast enough - I am strong.
So, physical training is behind me. Mental and emotional training remain. I will enjoy this. After all, that's what it's all about!
Today, I had my last workout, which included 1 mile at 8:46. Though I wasn't sure how that would go, it did! Another marvelous mile. Interestingly, when I ran slower before and after that mile, I felt like I was running too slowly.
Physically, my training is done. In this regard, I only need to make sure that I rest. After 12 weeks of training, I have earned these three nights of quiet time. In fact, this time is as important as some of my runs.
I have to pack and travel, but I have to rest.
One challenge on race day will be trusting my training. I have to remember that I can run fast enough - I am strong.
So, physical training is behind me. Mental and emotional training remain. I will enjoy this. After all, that's what it's all about!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Preparation pondering
During the taper time, I love pondering my preparation, for which I have time with reduced training time.
My schedules went from empty to full, and evidence my commitment.
I have done as instructed and I am ready. Yesterday's run was awesome, and today's rest leaves time for gathering what I need for race weekend! This is exciting and energizing!
My schedules went from empty to full, and evidence my commitment.
I have done as instructed and I am ready. Yesterday's run was awesome, and today's rest leaves time for gathering what I need for race weekend! This is exciting and energizing!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Taper time....
It's taper week! My 5th half marathon is this Sunday! My last long run was wonderful! I am ready for this adventure! Lots of details remain, but that's okay. My training has been terrific and I am so looking forward to realizing the benefits, though many of them are with me already!
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