No long runs (well nothing over 6 miles) this week as my first 10K is this weekend and I am effectively in a taper. Did a 6 miles with intervals today, the wind was really bad again at least 30mph gusts, made the first couple of intervals really difficult. Chuffed I got out there and my ankle didn't seem to hurt today - I rested it on Friday as it was quite painful.
Only one more short easy run til the race, getting nervous for some reason. Will decide whether to go for the February half mara this weekend as well.
Good luck for the full mara Colby.
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11-20-2006, 06:10 AM #1
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11-20-2006, 10:44 AM #2
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I hate the wind. It's been really windy here lately and it's taken a lot out of me. Even if I'm not actually going slower, it makes me "feel" slower and like I have to work a lot harder. Plus, the temperature has dropped, so those two things together have my body a little confused. I'm going to have to switch to my compression suit pretty soon, which acts as a good base layer and provides wind protection for those squishy parts I have around my belly that are prone to getting cooold
Originally Posted by tattiefritter
Good luck on your 10k! Maybe you can practice some mental techniques this week on your off days to help you calm those nerves. One strategy is to picture yourself at every part of the race, so when you get there on race day you aren't as nervous or surprised, and if something happens you've already gone through it once in your mind. Another is to focus on flexing and relaxing each muscle from the top down, which gets your mind off things pretty well. You can also review all of the race materials just to convince yourself you do in fact have everything in order. Being nervous is definitely normal (trust me... I'm right there with you) but you want to make sure come this weekend that you're ready. You can do it!
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11-20-2006, 12:41 PM #3
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Good luck this weekend, Colby. I definately would replace the shoes. As long as they are OK on your final runs this week, you will be fine.
DH and I did our last 20 miler this weekend and it was not bad-I guess I should say it was as good as they get! He really pushed the pace on the last 8 miles, so I think we averaged 8.45 or a little better. I just hope we can do that come race day. I'm just excited to be starting the taper-only 15 miles to run this Saturday!!
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11-20-2006, 02:42 PM #4
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Wow, 8:45! Originally Posted by mcoleman
< dreams of 8 of 20 miles at 8:45 > Maybe next year
You're over the hump, it's all downhill from there. Great idea to push at the end, that'll really help you come race day. On my last long run I pushed some hill repeats at the end and while it felt impossible, the marathon I'm doing has hills at the end... so at least my last long run was similar to the marathon and my body won't be in shock!
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11-20-2006, 07:23 PM #5
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I'm waiting for you gals in Vancouver!
It doesn't have to be the Vancouver (half-)Marathon. There's the Divas on the Run (mid-March, nice 8K on the beaches, women only), the Sun Run (10K in April with 50 000 people!!! - nonsense), and tons of other great races with good scenery!!
And cycling is good too.
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