Three months ago, my goal for this weekend's upcoming half was to go under 2 hours.
Today?
My goal for this weekend's upcoming half is just to enjoy it and have fun. I have no idea what to expect running on the other side of country. I have no idea how traveling for it will affect me. It falls on day one of the vacation too so there really isn't a point in trying to go all out for it. I certainly didn't 'train' for this since all I've been focused on is the marathon that happened earlier in the month. I don't really expect to be able to pull it off. Therefore, my only goal is to enjoy it. There'll be plenty of other times when I can shoot for a specific goal.
However, I will say that I finally feel 100% back to normal, re-focused and truly loving each and every single run I've been doing the last couple of weeks. My overall decreased mileage has led to speedier (well, speedy for me, definitely not truly speedy) times which is a nice change of pace. Not having some sort of plan has been a little weird though, so I may have created the following this weekend, just as a general guideline for the next several months. I have nothing officially planned but figured I'd create it based on what I'm thinking and then refine it later. I got so used to having everything planned out that I've been a little lost trying to decide which days to run, which days to do some other work out and how much to do of each.
Sounds like a good approach to the race - Enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read the race report. It sounds like a cool race. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHee hee, your notebook is making me laugh! No wasted space there, eh?
ReplyDeleteI had a bit of a hard time staying motivated after I finished my first training plan so I'm glad I'm not alone with that!
ReplyDeleteAlways the best to just go and enjoy the race. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteAlways best to enjoy the eperience first. The funny thing is you'll be more relaxed and probably run better.
ReplyDeletePretty damn organized !! Have fun. weather should be awesome.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great new goal! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time enjoying your race!
ReplyDeleteYou're right--sometimes traveling can affect us the wrong way. However, I'm betting you do really well having just come off your marathon. Good luck and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteshould be a good race, nice out there this time of year and the scenery will be tremendous..
ReplyDeleteGood luck and have fun at your half-marathon! You JUST ran a marathon so don't be disappointed if you don't PR. I bet you have a sub 2 in you, you just need some extra time to train for it :)
ReplyDeleteI love your notebook. awesome.
ReplyDeletegreat goals!!
I just found your blog the other day! Good luck with your half, what a great way to start off a vacation!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great approach of your half this weekend. I wouldn't be surprised that you run a PR because you haven't set any goals except to have fun. Usually when there's no pressure we run at our best.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at your half!
The "have fun" goal is my favourite goal! You might surprise yourself with a PR, but enjoying the race is most important.
ReplyDeletethat's great you feel 100%, have fun this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I've done better in the races that I've just set out to "run" and "enjoy" - you've trained for it, you'll do great!
ReplyDeleteLOL @ your notebook. You know, there's this little thing called a spreadsheet...:P
ReplyDeleteHave fun this weekend!!! You'll do great! :D
I can't wait to hear how this race goes for you! I might have to put in my future run list. I agree with going out and just enjoying the run and see what happens! I think it takes the pressure off:)
ReplyDeletethat's an excellent race plan! i am sure you will have a good time. and i am with pam - spreadsheets are the way! i am always playing with mine :)
ReplyDeleteAw, good luck, girl!
ReplyDeleteYou're right..just go out there and enjoy it! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteKeep it simple and enjoy the moment. These make for the best runs.
ReplyDeleteI love your notebook, Abbi. Have fun! You have a great outlook and I know you'll have a fantastic race!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good approach to racing! I think it's good to just go out there and have a good time. And who knows, maybe you'll PR? It's nice that it falls in the beginnign of the trip so you dont' have it sort of 'hanging over your head', you know?
ReplyDeleteI haven't come up with a specific plan of attack for working out yet. I have a general idea of what I want to accomplish each week, though, so that helps. But I have way over planned my weeks lately so fitting my work outs in has been a big challenging!
I hope the race went well! I think it is smart to adjust your goals. You don't want to burn out!
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