This is it! All my training has come down to...wait, what was my goal? It's easy to forget. Luckily for me I've made a record of it here and can easily access it. My goal for this training was to get me in the best shape possible to run and enjoy the Santa Barbara marathon on Nov. 8th and to keep me injury free. I believe I've accomplished my goal. Race day is just another day and my body can suddenly freak out and decide it isnt going to do what I want it to do, so I've made my best effort to enjoy my training up to this point. And I know that I'm ready for it. Here is why:
1) I've kept up with my training schedule, especially my long runs and I've finished them all feeling strong.
2) I have a good understanding of my fueling and hydration needs.
3) I know how to pace myself so as to not burn out quickly (I've been known to hit the wall for starting out too fast).
4) I've been able to, on numerous occasions, overcome mental blocks and this is an essential component in long distance running.
5) I can wait for race day, because I've learned that everything is a process and tapering is an important part of it.
Here is how the last 2 weeks went:
Week 17 (planned vs. actual)
Sunday: 5 miles/ 2 mile walk (still very sore from Saturdays trail run)
Monday: 8 miles/ 7 miles (feeling a bit better after rolling legs)
Tuesday: 5 miles/ 13 mile hike to Mt. Diablo summit
Wednesday: 6 x hill/ 3 mile run plus boot camp class
Thursday: off
Friday: 4 mile pace/5 miles, 4 at race pace
Saturday: 12 miles--this run was tough! Sinus issues at peak high levels
Total miles planned: 39
Actual miles: 42
Week 18
Sunday: 4 miles
Monday: 6 miles / 6 x 800s
Tuesday: 4 miles / 4 mile hike
Wednesday: 30 min tempo / 2 mile run plus boot camp class
Thursday: off
Friday: 4 miles
Saturday: 8 miles/ 7 miles
Total miles planned: 28
Actual miles: 27
This week my mileage goes way down and I'm bound to experience crankiness and withdrawals (I already am!). I'm making every effort to stay relaxed, to nourish my body and get plenty of rest. We drive out on Friday morning, pick up our race packets, rest and get ready for Saturday. Come Saturday morning I will embark on a 26.2 mile course through beautiful and scenic Santa Barbara in the best company possible. I am very fortunate and thankful for this opportunity. Stay tuned for next week's post. It will be full of pictures and great news! :)
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