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Richfield,Ut,

Member Since:

May 21, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Did a half a few years ago, unsure of my time but nothing to write home about. I trained about 6 months and then took about 2yrs. off. Started running again this year but have never done anything serious.

Short-Term Running Goals:

keep running, stay fit and healthy, while having fun. Would like to get my mileage up to 25 miles a week and plan some short races when I get confident with my speed.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Get my mileage back up and run pain free!

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Tue, Jan 15, 2008
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So far haven't made it out, not sure if I will? The wind is howling (o.k. just blowing) but it doesn't look fun out there! We have a lot going on tonight and so I'm going to try and sneek in some treadmill time! (That never goes to great so we'll see!)

I'm kinda wondering what I have gotten myself in for this weekend.... It's not that I don't think that I can do it and I'm truely not too concerned with the time. So I'm not sure why I feel a little nervous about the whole thing, but I'm starting to feel that way! I also should be eating better than ever this week and last and the one before that....but all I seem to want to put in my mouth is junk? Is this the way pre-race jitters (not that I'm racing anyone) or am I just crazy?

Two painful miles on the treadmill, found old Sawyer Brown CD, I know how some of you feel about country music, but "The race is on", "Step that Step" and some other great songs they sing were the ticket to get me through! I should put them on my ipod, they could be great outside! Now the "Race is on" to shower, make dinner, get to a youth activity and my daughters basketball game and then maybe two more miles tonight if I'm not too tired!

Comments
From Kim on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 18:13:46

I am feeling a little the same. I think when I have ran a half marathon before I did it "just to finish". This is really the first time I've had some goals in mind and have been working towards something. I think I am a little nervous about disappointing myself. I think it's OK to have a little pre-race jitters, it's part of the whole race package, even though the only person we are racing against is ourselves. Did you get my cell phone number in a personal email message to you? Hopefully I'll be able to drop by the party for a few minutes and we can make some plans. T minus 4 days and counting!

From Christi on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 00:37:05

Hey Michelle & Kim- sounds like we all have the pre-race jitters. I have come to expect them. I've run quite a few races and still get nervous before every one. I'm just telling myself I'm going on a long run w/ friends. I'm mostly nervous about disappointing myself because I haven't really trained well for this run. But hey- I'm thinking of it as a winter training run- great way to kick off 2008! You girls on the other hand are READY! You have been consistent and are well trained. You're gonna do GREAT!

From andee on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 10:07:59

I think your feelings are all normal. You have trained and prepared and you will have wonderful experience on Saturday. It will be a great start to your year of running. I'm jealous because you are all going to have such a fun time. GOOD LUCK!

From Shauna on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 16:56:24

I am the queen of pre-race jitters! Check out my "mileage" last week before the marathon. It was really hard to do any running, and I kept psyching myself out too. It's totally normal. You are prepared, and I know you'll do great!

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