Quote Originally Posted by kaybee
Colby -- it sounds like you are being very sensible, and I applaud you. On race day if you get to mile 7 and you're feeling froggy, you can always speed up. This is my third attempt at a half. The first two times I got too enthusiastic in my training and ended up injured. I'm determined to do it right this time. We can dream about finishing in under 2 hours, can't we? I'd have to work a lot harder and find a flat course (Memphis ain't it) to even come close, but it's nice to dream about.
I must admit, I have a long run tomorrow and I am a little discouraged. This guy I work with has the "runner" body and can just up and run 8 minute miles like they are nothing. He doesn't run every day, but does so regularly. He'll pick up and run a 10 mile race at an 8:40 pace. We were discussing a 10mile race he's doing tomorrow, and the marathon came up... and I said he could ramp up to it with no problem, being complimentary and all, mentioned what the training is like (adding miles on long runs), and he said "well yeah, I could probably run one tomorrow and keep close to the same pace, though it sure would hurt the next day." Arrgh. I know he doesn't mean to be discouraging, it's just his personality and it's just a part of discussing something we both do... but today on my 3 mile prep run for tomorrow I just felt so slow (plus I took the dog, so we stopped and sniffed everything, next time I take the dog I'm not taking the watch ).

Reminds me of KSH's "why can't running be like swimming?" thread and Lise's "NOW can I get on my bike!?!?" post. That's how I feel... I know I'm slow on the bike, but I feel like if I trained, I could get faster. I know I have a decent swim time, but if I trained, I could do better. With running, I feel like I train, but I just don't get faster, and it's always hard. So when someone comes along that gets it so easily... it's just frustrating.

Maybe just complaining will make me feel better I'll try to wipe it out of my mind for tomorrow.