Thanks & Goals

Jan 27, 2012 | 26 comments

First let me start by saying a huge THANK YOU to those of you have sent me texts, emails, FB messages, well-wishing blog posts, and any other method of communicating good luck. It means a lot and I really hope I can be the support to you all that you have been to me. *Sweaty group hug*

So I posted yesterday to the DR FB page that my co-workers had a pool going on my finish time. It’s really quite funny because my co-workers are not runners but they are very sweet and supportive. I told them my PR and I told them goal and the guesses ranged from four minutes over the goal to 20 minutes under the goal (I asked this person if they thought I was Kenyan).

In any event just as with other race goals I’ve decided to do an A+, A, B, and C goal. I added that A+ goal because I’m still running around in my head about my training and whether or not I’m ready, but this ain’t my first rodeo and I know that all I can do is get out there and do my best.

A+ Goal – 3:34:59 (I just think this is a little reaching…)

A Goal – 3:40

B Goal – anything under 3:48 (my current PR)

C Goal – anything sub 3:50

And that’s really I got. As Jason keeps reminding me, “you’re going to eat lightning and crap thunder!” (I hope so Jason!)

I’ll catch you all after my race and I should have someone post my time on the FB page if you want to get see it before I can get a blog post up.

(Inspirational quotes, phrases, and random good luck comments are all welcome and most appreciated!)

26 Comments

  2. Kandi
    Kandi on January 27, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Go get it, girl!

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  3. Jess
    Jess on January 27, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    I vote A++++++++++++++++! Just do it! You know you can!

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  5. Morgan
    Morgan on January 27, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    You’re the best!
    Around!
    Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down
    You’re the Best!
    Around!
    Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down
    You’re the Best!
    Around!
    Nothing’s gonna ever keep you dow-ow-ow-ow-own

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  6. fancy nancy
    fancy nancy on January 27, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Good luck!!! You're totally going to rock it!!!

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  7. lindsay
    lindsay on January 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    good luck girl! you WILL rock the house and i will anxiously await an immediate posting to FB 😉

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  8. TNTcoach Ken
    TNTcoach Ken on January 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Crapping thunder will slow you down, so wait until the end to crap thunder! May a tailwind be at your back the entire race……..

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  9. Coach EK
    Coach EK on January 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    1. Trust in your Training.
    2. Believe in Yourself.
    3. Run like you stole something!

    See you in Miami.

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  10. Lisa
    Lisa on January 27, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Rock it, girl!

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  11. Mamarunsbarefoot
    Mamarunsbarefoot on January 27, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    You need a 3:35 yes? That goal is more than attainable! You are one of the most ready runners I have ever, ever seen!

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  12. Heather
    Heather on January 27, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Good luck!! Cant wait to hear!

    Channel that inner Kenyan!!

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  14. Xaarlin
    Xaarlin on January 27, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Good luck girl! Be confident and celebrate your training.

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  15. Lesser is More
    Lesser is More on January 27, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Best of luck! Don't forget to have fun…at least once the race is over!

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  16. NY Wolve
    NY Wolve on January 27, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Good luck! And remember, be the ball.

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  17. Jason
    Jason on January 27, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    You are so ready no doubt. And when that first hint of pain comes just think of Mick and you will smile and the pain will go away.

    You are going to become a dangerous person Beth.

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  20. Brooke Shemwell
    Brooke Shemwell on January 27, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I'll be thinking about you!!! Wishing you the best of luck this weekend! Btw, did you ever have a chance to see The Artist? It's my topic today if you want to see.
    Brooke

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  21. Allison
    Allison on January 27, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Good luck this weekend! You've got this!

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  22. Katie
    Katie on January 27, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    WHOOP WHOOP! You got this, girl! can't wait to hear all about it! Can I track you somehow?

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  23. Laura
    Laura on January 28, 2012 at 1:18 am

    Rock it, Run it and have a blast!

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  24. Navy Steve
    Navy Steve on January 28, 2012 at 3:05 am

    Start a little slow and then get on pace! And don't forget to look around a bit and enjoy it!

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  25. Karen
    Karen on January 28, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Go B.o.B.!!! You have been working so hard at this, how you can you not have a good race? GO GO GO!

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  26. Meggan Johnson
    Meggan Johnson on January 28, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    LOVE THE POLL! Am pretty sure my coworkers don't even know what time I finish them in!

    Can't wait to hear all about it!

    Reply

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