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Woods Cross,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 01, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Current Running Life:
5k: 17:50 (2010 NSL)
10k: 38:20 (2007 Des News)
1/2 Marathon: 1:23:30 (2009 Provo Half)
Marathon: 2:53:46 (2007 St George)

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Personal:

Daddy to 3 great kids - 16 year old son and 11 year old twin daughters

I do not know what tomorrow will bring but I do know it will start with a run.

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Fri, Sep 12, 2008
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The run felt really good this morning.  It was a little cold and I wished that I had my gloves.  I ran my regular 9 mile loop then stopped by home and picked up the dog that I am baby sitting and went 1 more mile.

During the run I was thinking about the upcoming races.  I started experiencing my usual fears. Not knowing if I will be able to deal with the discomfort is something that I always worry about.  I don't know why I am always filled with so much self doubt.  I have to find a way to over come this - not just in running but in life as well.

Comments
From Dale on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:05:47

I'm right there with you on the self-doubt train. I think it gets worse as I get closer to my goal race. Wish I knew the trick to overcoming them.

From wheakory on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 12:45:14

I think it's nerves. The best approach I take in going into a marathon is I visualize the hard training I've done and I know that's going to make me have great success. You know you have the fitness, and toughness you need to keep confident. Focus on being confident and the goal you want to achieve. No matter what you must go in confident, that really plays a big part.

From Teena on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 14:03:41

Hey Andy,

Maybe this will help. A few weeks before any of my races I'm constantly thinking: "Man, I sure wish I was as prepared as Andy, Mark, Jeff, and Cal!! :)

You always do incredible!!

Btw, your twins are adorable. I have 5-year-old twins. Lots of work but lots of fun!! :)

From Michelle N. on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 16:37:04

Cute picture Andy. I think you'll do great. I always doubt myself on races but it helps to have people around you tell you that you can do it. My running partner is always SOOOO reassuring to me. It's great to surround ourselves with positive people. Good luck.

From Tom on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 19:44:56

Andy I'm with the others, I think you'll do great. As far as the self-doubt and overcoming fears of dealing with discomfort....if you can figure that one out please teach me as I know just how you feel and haven't yet found the answer for me.

About all I can say is to echo what others have said...trust your training, visualize, and perhaps pray that you'll be blessed with one of those days when everything just clicks and the pain doesn't seem quite so hard to deal with.

From JeffC on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 19:53:19

Gloves?!?! Dang, it is getting cold up there. Andy, I am right there with you on the self doubt and nerves. I'm setting the bar high for myself this year and don't want to come up short. Hopefully we will both surprise ourselves with our ability to deal with the pain.

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