It’s finally marathon week and my whole family is sick. My Christmas got cancelled because, save for the S.O. and I, everyone has the crud. In order to stay crud-free, we’ll be celebrating with my family next Monday. I suppose this Florida gal will be out by the pool or heading to the beach if the weather permits. Merry Christmas to me.
In training news, my final “long” run was a total turd. I headed out on Saturday for ten miles but felt so awful I cut it to eight and a half. I kept my standard nine minute mile pace but my legs felt heavy and sore. And I had a slight meltdown. Hey, I’m human and taper happens. I’m hopeful that this was just taper weirdness and that I’ll be ready to go come Sunday. The weather is looking really good for this marathon. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
On tap for this week is an easy run, a short marathon pace run, and a final two mile shakeout the day before the marathon. I’m excited to eat a pre-race pasta dinner with Caitlyn and Meghan and see a few of my Daily Mile friends at the race.
As per usual, I can’t help but worry I didn’t do enough and that I’m going to bonk and have all the usual marathon disasters. I know this is also normal taper weirdness. After, six marathons, you’d think I’d be done with all this silly worry. I’m still going to shoot for that 3:45 goal. This is just a training run for my Ironman, right? Haha.
In addition to being concerned about my training I need this as a reminder….
This is my race. I run it for me. It’s a great reminder before any race to run YOUR race. I hope this helps everyone else racing this weekend. It doesn’t matter what others do, it’s YOUR race. The competitive spirit gets us through these events at times, but ultimately, I’m not winning the damn thing so it only matters to me what I run and how I feel about it. (Oh, yeah. This is DEFINITELY a taper post. Hahaha.)
I’m ready for you Jacksonville. The hay is in the barn.
No worries, Beth! You are going to have a great race in Jacksonville! You've done all the work – the race is your reward. Enjoy every minute 🙂
You are gonna rock it! It's typical taper feeling like poo time! You are READY! You can do it!
That is a bummer about your family being sick. best to stay safe though! Best of luck on your marathon – you are my hero! 🙂
So sorry your family is sick. Hopefully you can make the best of it & have some beach time or something.
You've put in the work & now it's time to get paid. Can't wait to see how well you run this weekend.
I hope everyone feels better because you've got a KICK BUTT race to run! You ladies have fun up there!
Boo to diseases! Stay away!
Don't doubt yourself on this race. I know you are going to own this race.
Taper time = feel like crud on runs and doubt yourself time. You're ready. I haven't a shadow of a doubt. Can't wait for this weekend!
Aww, bummer about the sickness.
Good luck in your race! You'll do awesome!
Have a great Christmas!
I'll see you at Jacksonville Marathon. I may also see you at the Ocala Hits (not sure yet). I did Ocala Hits last year and it was great (except for the in/out road which was rediculous). Good luck on your first Ironman. I will be doing my first Ironman in Nov (Ironman FL).
Kevin
HalfTRIing.blogspot.com
You are going to do absolutely awesome- I just know it! Taper runs usually suck at least for me- better as a taper run than on race day.
So where the heck can I track you?