Just Focus!!
This week has been a little tough but I pushed through it. I'm trying my best to run slower so I can maintain a longer run with some walking. I'm so afraid my body is going to "accept" this slower pace and not be able to run fast in my shorter runs. In all honesty, I've not done speed work since August. Dealing with physical issues of one kind then another has caused me to be cautious in my runs. I didn't want to be "down" and not be able to do the Thanksgiving Half.
Also, preparing for my first full marathon, I'm incorporating this half marathon as part of the training. I get real excited then after talking with others, I get so scared that I can't do it..at all...any way!! I think this is why I'm having a hard time right now. Sometimes I think confidence vs. competence are arch enemies. But confidence has got to be regained...for any run, race, or commitment, even living. Okay...so this is what I will do. Stay focused on my plan, renew my mindset and enjoy my runs.
Presently, the way I run is to do the best I can every time I run. Well, that's not the way you train for long runs. Or IS it?? Maybe best means the best "as directed" and NOT the fastest you're able to run comfortably. Maybe I've been getting confused on the meaning and understanding of this whole thing.
Running has been quite an educational experience. I love to learn and running has opened up a new world for me. I am a data gatherer...really bad!!! In the world of technology, it seems you can never get enough info. But after a couple of months of searching, I think I will stop "looking" for more and agree with all the good stuff I've gotten. AND...and...and just do it! I know this is Nike's logo but I can't begin to tell you how much it has come to play in my own running career.
This week I've run different than I have in a while, especially at the door of a half marathon. I'm usually more "in order" at this time. The good part of the week was my long run on Wednesday. I really like longer runs and 10 miles felt good. All in all, the total for the week was 20.1 miles incorporating some walking with a couple of the runs. Now off we go for another run today. Heads up and Run 4 It!!
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2019 Races
- 05/11/19...9.38 mile Good Life Ride
- 04/13/19...Raven 5k
- Dec. 15 - Mar. 8 2019...175 Mile Challenge
- 02/16/19...Sweetheart 5k
- 01/19/19...Casio Bridge 5k...DND
2018 Races
12/09/18...MS Gulf Coast Half Marathon
12/01/18...Honeybee 5k (cancelled-weather)
11/17/18...Seville Quarter Turkey Trot 5k
11/11/18...Battleship 12k
10/20/18...Hope Haven Run for Hope 5k
10/13/18...Shrimp Festival 5k
09/29/18...Don McCloskey 5k
09/01/18...Bloody Mary 5k
01/27/18...Casino Bridge 5k
Through December...200 Mile Fall Challenge
Through August...175 Mile Spring Challenge
Through June...150 Mile Spring Challenge
2018 Goals
Bike 500 miles.
Improve gear shifting.
Strength training 2 hours/week.Run 600 miles.
Improve running without walking.
No processed sugar 75% of time.
Improve positive thinking.
NEVER give up!
2017 Races
- 12/10/17...MS Coast Half
- 12/09/17...MS Coast 5k
- 11/25/17...Kaiser Half
- 11/18/17...Wild Turkey Trot 5k
- 11/11/17...Rotary Oyster 5k
- 10/14/17...Shrimp Festival 10k
- 02/18/17...Sea Turtle Half
- 02/04/17...Double Bridge 15k
- 01/29/17...Big Beach Half
2017 Bike Rides
- 10/01/17...Southern Magnolia Ride [25.85]
- 05/13/17...Good Life Ride [26]
Series
- MS Coast Double Down...5k & Half
- Run The Beach...3 Half's
2017 Goals
- Back-to-Back Races [Done]
- 3 Half Marathons [Done +1]
- 1,000 Miles-No
- First Half Marathon Series [3 Done]
- Work on core/strength 2-3 times a week-No
- Lose 25 pounds-No
- NEVER give up! YES!!
- Control/Eliminate refined sugars-Good
2016 Races
- 10/15/16...Shrimp Festival 5k
- 05/30/16...Fiesta Five Flags 5k
- 03/19/16...Azalea Trail 10k
- 03/13/16...St. Pat's Leprechaun 5k
- 03/05/16...Bay to Breakfast 12k...1st trail race
- 02/20/16...Sea Turtle Half
- 02/13/16...Double Bridge 15k
2016 Goals
- Run 1,000 miles-Done
- Bike 300 miles
- Half Marathon-Done
- Eat fruit daily
- Push through the hard times-Done
- Cut back on refined sugar
2015 Races
- 12/19/15...Make It To The Line 4 Miler
- 11/21/15...Wild Turkey Trot 5k
- 11/14/15...Oyster 5k
- 10/10/15...Shrimp Festival 5k
- 05/30/15...PHind a Cure-W/D
- 05/02/15...Fiesta Five Flags 5k
- 04/18/15...Zydeco 5k - W/D
- 04/??/15...Virtual Remember the Fallen 5k
- 04/??/15...Virtual Boston Strong 5k
- 04/11/15...Magnolia 5k
- 03/28/15...Azalea Trail 10k
- 03/07/15...Circle K 5k
- 03/01/15...Gulf Coast Lulu's 10k
- 02/28/15...Sweetheart 5k
- 02/07/15...Double Bridge 15k
2015 Goals
- 1 Half Marathon
- Eat fruit daily
- Overlook past failures
- Push through the hard times/things
2014 Races
- 12/06/14...St. Jude's Half Marathon
- 08/16/14...Pinky 5k Virtual
- 08/15/14...Howl @ the Moon 10k Virtual
- 02/15/14...Sweetheart 5k
- 02/01/14...Double Bridge 15k
2014 Goals
- 1 Half Marathon
- 700 Running Miles
- Strengthen my Upper Body
- Recuperate, Recover, Renew
- Get active in WW
- Eat Fruit Daily
- Start Clean Eating
- Begin Eliminating Sugar from Diet
2013 Races
11-30-13...Stennis 5k
11-23-13...Turkey Trot 5k
11-08-13...Run For The Kids Virtual Half [St. Jude's]
10-12-13...Shrimp Festival 5k
09-22-13...Talladega Half
07-04-13...Wesson 2 Miles
06-29-13...Emz Liverpalooza 5k
05-18-13...Pursuit of Fun 5k
04-20-13..Warrior Dash
04-07-13...Gulf Coast Half-Pensacola
03-23-13...Azalea Trail 10k
03-10-13...Leprechaun 5k
02-24-13...NOLA Marathon
02-02-13...Double Bridge 15k-Pensacola
01-13-13....Gulf Coast Half-Lulu's
11-23-13...Turkey Trot 5k
11-08-13...Run For The Kids Virtual Half [St. Jude's]
10-12-13...Shrimp Festival 5k
09-22-13...Talladega Half
07-04-13...Wesson 2 Miles
06-29-13...Emz Liverpalooza 5k
05-18-13...Pursuit of Fun 5k
04-20-13..Warrior Dash
04-07-13...Gulf Coast Half-Pensacola
03-23-13...Azalea Trail 10k
03-10-13...Leprechaun 5k
02-24-13...NOLA Marathon
02-02-13...Double Bridge 15k-Pensacola
01-13-13....Gulf Coast Half-Lulu's
2013 Goals
- 3 Half Marathons-Done-Plus 1
- 1 Marathon-Done
- 1000 Running Miles-No, due to RC Tendonitis & Broken Shoulder
- Eat fruit daily-A little aggressive but better
- Maintain weight in 130's-Did NOT happen!
2012 Races
12-08-12...FloraBama Jingle Bell 5k
11-24-12...Jingle Bell 10k
11-17-12...Turkey Trot 5k
10-27-12...Jazz Half
10-20-12...OS Rotary 5k
10-13-12...Race for Grace 5k
09-29-12...5k For Katlyn
07-04-12...Wesson 2 Mile
04-15-12...Gulf Coast Half...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
04-14-12...Diversity Dash 5k
03-24-12...Azalea Trail 10k
03-03-12...MS50 20k...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
02-25-12...Kids Need Heroes 5k
02-11-12...Sweetheart 5k
02-04-12..Double Bridge 15k
01-14-12...Pensacola Half
11-24-12...Jingle Bell 10k
11-17-12...Turkey Trot 5k
10-27-12...Jazz Half
10-20-12...OS Rotary 5k
10-13-12...Race for Grace 5k
09-29-12...5k For Katlyn
07-04-12...Wesson 2 Mile
04-15-12...Gulf Coast Half...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
04-14-12...Diversity Dash 5k
03-24-12...Azalea Trail 10k
03-03-12...MS50 20k...[Withdrew-bronchitis]
02-25-12...Kids Need Heroes 5k
02-11-12...Sweetheart 5k
02-04-12..Double Bridge 15k
01-14-12...Pensacola Half
2012 Goals
- 1 Full Marathon-Marine Corp filled up
- 3 Half Marathons-2 Down-Sick had to drop 2
- 20 Miles-Wkly Mileage-Bronchitis kept me from this
- Cross Training 2x Week-Poor Commitment
- Weekly Weights W/O-Again Poor Commitment
2011 Races
- 11-26-11...Kaiser Half
- 11-19-11...Turkey Trot 5k
- 11-11-11...Thumbs Up for Bill 5k
- 11-05-11...Senior Bowl 10k
- 10-22-11...Running the Streets 5k
- 10-15-11...Shrimp Festival 10k
- 10-08-11...Mullet Run 5k
- 09-24-11...Waiting for a Cure 8k
- 09-05-11...Labor Your Legs 5k
- 07-04-11...Wesson 2 Miles
- 06-04-11...Bay Fest 5k
- 05-14-11...Stargazer 5k
- 04-30-11...Fiesta 5 Flags 5k
- 04-16-11...St. Benedict's 5k
- 04-10-11...Gulf Coast Half
- 03-26-11...Azalea Trail 10k
- 03-19-11...St. Patrick's 5k
- 03-05-11...Eco 5k
- 02-13-11...Mardi Gras Marathon
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I think you will surprise yourself this weekend. Hope it goes well.
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