Just thought I’d share the more random things that I think about in a training cycle. My next “A” race will be Grandma’s Marathon in June. I waited to email the elite coordinator until January 1st, as their website said they don’t start taking applications until then. She responded yesterday (Wednesday, 1-3) that the standard…
So many things about this marathon were way different than ANY marathon I’ve ever done. I guess 22 weeks of pregnancy does that to a race! First, the “interesting” things: – I tried on my large women’s TNC tank the week before the marathon… and it “fit” me as well as a sausage casing. Super….
As I was standing at the 26 mile mark at Grandma’s marathon, I kept checking my runner tracking updates. “Can this really happen?”, I wondered. No way, I thought to myself… could I really have all eight of my athletes PR? I wasn’t even looking at small PRs – most were on track for 10+…
For this Monday’s post, I’ll bring it back to something personal: My own motivation, which has been lacking as of late. I signed up for Grandma’s Marathon. June 21st. I’m really excited about it, from a coaching standpoint. I have SO many athletes that are targeting that marathon in their “A” race. From sub-3 to…
Grandma’s was not a good race for me. I’m a little bummed by the result – although 2:47 is still very respectable, I know I’m capable of so much more. So, this means I go back to the drawing board, consult with Jerry, and make changes going forward. What went well? What didn’t? I strongly…
Getting ready at the start: And we’re off! Mile 9: Mile 12: Mile 16: Mile 20ish: Mile 25.5 – moving into 11th place! Charging for home: Almost there: Finish line video: HERE, results: HERE My reward – the chocolate shoe from our goodie bag 🙂