I feel like I have way undertrained for my half next weekend, but I have decided that I am not that worried about it. I was so nervous and freaked out, but then I started to try to get a little perspective. Like, I wouldn't be scared at all if I was going on a 20 mile hike up a mountain and back, why am I scared of this? It won't kill me, no matter what happens. It feels good to be relaxed about it.
I feel like I have way undertrained for my half next weekend, but I have decided that I am not that worried about it. I was so nervous and freaked out, but then I started to try to get a little perspective. Like, I wouldn't be scared at all if I was going on a 20 mile hike up a mountain and back, why am I scared of this? It won't kill me, no matter what happens. It feels good to be relaxed about it.
I'm glad you're feeling relaxed about it. FWIW, I think you're prepared.
I can finish, I think. I can finish. And that is what I care most about.
Honestly, I have been feeling kind of burned out on running lately, largely due to self-pressure and worry about races. After this half, I am going to chill and just run distances that I enjoy (under 8 miles) a few times a week for a while. No pressure. I think that is helping me look forward to the half, actually.
I can finish, I think. I can finish. And that is what I care most about.
Honestly, I have been feeling kind of burned out on running lately, largely due to self-pressure and worry about races. After this half, I am going to chill and just run distances that I enjoy (under 8 miles) a few times a week for a while. No pressure. I think that is helping me look forward to the half, actually.
zoidberg, you sound like me going into this weekend's half (both undertrained and relieved it was my last race). It turned out fine and I'm looking forward to a break from training for a few months. I'm going to enjoy it!
I spent 6+ hours today in the cold rain taking photos at a big bike race. I was cold and wet. I tried going to my favorite burrito place for dinner, but the line was out the door. Really? On a Sunday night?? I went home and made dinner. Now I'm sorting through hundreds of photos. Fun....
I can finish, I think. I can finish. And that is what I care most about.
Honestly, I have been feeling kind of burned out on running lately, largely due to self-pressure and worry about races. After this half, I am going to chill and just run distances that I enjoy (under 8 miles) a few times a week for a while. No pressure. I think that is helping me look forward to the half, actually.
zoidberg, you sound like me going into this weekend's half (both undertrained and relieved it was my last race). It turned out fine and I'm looking forward to a break from training for a few months. I'm going to enjoy it!
Thanks! That's so nice to hear. Glad you are enjoying your rest, and hope I do too.
Ditto everyone else on the PRs. I came off an awesome 6 months of running/racing, & now nothing. I know it's not my fault. My hamstring tendonitits is why I've been slacking, but still....I feel like crap, & I'm so down on myself right now. Tomorrow starts a new day of healthy eating & cross training, & I think I'm going to make an appointment with a highly recommended sports med guy in town. I feel about 85% right now, but I need to be 100%, I don't have time for this shit.
I think I'm having an allergic reaction to something. I think it's a fake wasabi seasoning.....random, I know. A few years ago I had a horrible reaction to wasabi & soy sauce almonds....like hives all over my tonsils & down my throat. An allergist confirmed it was something in the seasoning. I forgot about it....I have no reaction to REAL soy sauce or wasabi.
This morning, my mouth felt a little funny, but I thought it was from the pineapple I had for breakfast. Sometimes the acidity makes my mouth feel weird. Anyway, then I was eating this rice cracker/wasabi trail mix (which I also ate last night) & I notice my mouth & throat started feeling more & more lumpy. It's really red now & it feels all raw & irritated. Fuckme. I'm taking Benadryl & passing out.
Oh no! I hope the benedryl wipes it out tonight. I love those wasabi soy almonds - such a bummer
No such luck. The inside of my mouth is all red and lumpy, and I have random hives on my wrists, back, and legs, including one huge welt on my inner thigh, that's like, 8" wide. DH said my face looks a little swollen. Awesome. Happy Freakin Monday! Lol
Oh no! I hope the benedryl wipes it out tonight. I love those wasabi soy almonds - such a bummer
No such luck. The inside of my mouth is all red and lumpy, and I have random hives on my wrists, back, and legs, including one huge welt on my inner thigh, that's like, 8" wide. DH said my face looks a little swollen. Awesome. Happy Freakin Monday! Lol
Ahhhh man!!! Well, if anyone looks cute with a little swelling and lumpy bumps it's you . Hopefully they settle over the course of the day. Eff you, fake wasabi!