I forgot that my mom reads this blog. I mean, I knew she knows about it, but I did not realize that she is reading every single post. Hm. I guess I would do the same thing if I lived an ocean away from my son. Anyway, I got an email from her yesterday, saying that she is worried about me after reading the last blog post. Mom, I am fine:)
OK, so I did have a mini pity party over the weekend about the weather and the possibility of hot temps at Boston. But I know better than to continue with it. I think pity parties are great for a day or so, but unhelpful thereafter. Plus, the average temps for Boston are 50s, even though everyone seems to remember only the years when the weather was terribly hot or terribly cold. But those were the exceptions!!!
This marathon training cycle has been amazing. I learned a lot. My body is stronger than I thought.
It handled:
1. 5 runs a week, 4 of which were quality.
2. Two weeks of over 50 miles.
3. 6 20-22 milers
4. Over 8 MP runs from 8 to 20 miles.
5. Weekly track workouts at a pace from 5:45-6:10.
7. Weekly tempos.
8. A kick ass half marathon.
9. Weekly hill training.
I have much more confidence as a runner.
I feel strong, very strong!
I also enjoyed this marathon training cycle, as much if not more than all the other training cycles. I loved running in all kinds of crazy weather. I enjoyed the looks I would get from people when running in the snow, on ice, in the rain, and dressed with a winter hat, jacket and gloves in 68 degrees, like I did today! So I am not going to obsess about the weather, or the fact that the Boston course is 300 meters long (based on something I recently read), or other things I can't control, but I am going to work hard on making sure I keep up with the taper schedule, continue to do a few runs in the heat, to prep my body for warmer temps, sleep a ton, get over this headcold, and get excited about racing one of the best marathons in the world! I want to enter this race knowing that I did everything I could to increase my chances of reaching my goal!
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15 comments:
I love that attitude. It's over and move on! That's what I'm doing too. I always try to look at the good parts and "try" to focus on that. For instance, my last long (last Monday), did not go well either, and I called it a day at 19 too instead of 20-22 that I planned, but now my focus is on the fact that I ran 55 miles last week and that is great training for Boston. We are ready! We just need a little taper now.
Yay! So glad you are happy with your training. Bad runs are hard on that sometimes.
I know I say this a lot, but I really admire your determination and how hard you push yourself. But, you always seem to do it in a way that respects your body and keeps you healthy.
I chuckled b/c I had the same experience w/my blog. My mom reads mine too and I'm just waitin' for her to email after my last post. funny.
and yah...you've made some rockin' running progress!
Enjoying the journey makes it all worth it. You've had a great journey to Boston so far. Toeing the line at the start with all that confidence will make the race itself a piece of cake! Ok, well as much a piece of cake as a marathon can be. ;)
Now you are talking like a champ!! You are going to do so well at Boston and I am certain that you will achieve your goals! You ran some crazy high miles of the past two weeks:) Super Star!!
You are going to do great at Boston!
How funny, my mom reads my blog too and I forget that sometimes! Anyway, you're ready, you're strong, you're confident. Enough said. Now, let's have FUN! See you in Boston :) !
Ha! I think it's healthy to have pity parties from time to time, as long as, ( like you said) they turn into something positive:) I also know one thing i have learned and worked on alot is not worrying about the things i cannot control! Still really hard but you are ready and you will deal as best you can with the conditions. And remember everyone will have the 70 degrees or the rain and its how you deal with it!
You can do it!!!
PS its mom's job to worry, you know that:)
You are AMAZING! You will have an incredible Boston...can't wait to read the results. Tell your mom not to worry; you're an awesome runner! :)
You can't control what you can't control. So why stress about it? You're ready. Don't let the taperitis affect your mind! Be awesome because that's what you are! It'll be race day soon. Good luck with rest of your taper!
Nice one. I can't even get my *wife* to read my blog! Nearly there now ... Paul :-)
I am really so excited to watch your Marathon !!! You are a Fast runner!! You are so so well prepared and I know you are absolutely ready to crush CRUSH your expectations. That long run (last post) that was so hard is part of the game. I think it's helpful sometimes to have those days. because despite all the suffering you Did get through it and a very good pace! You won't feel like that on race day b/c you'll be rested, on fresh legs and FIred up!!! Great job training...it's party time!!
I just read your comment about boobs:) FYI: I wear a padded Danskin sport bra:) I have lost my girls too!! Seriously, it is a sad thing...it is a good thing that my hubby is a butt man:)
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