Good luck to all the MCMers!! I'm so excited to watch this race!! It's going to be so much fun to watch everyone zooming by while I munch on donuts and coffee and cheer you on. (devil)
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line? Potomac River Run
What song makes you want to get through your marathon? Hmmmm....
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there --->None so far, when I've had them, it's usually been over sleeping dreams
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff?It's not stowed away, but I'm breaking out the capris now and long sleeve shirts.
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair? Probably around 100-120. I think they are going to make it through to race day they should be about 280-300 or so when race day hits
Tell us about the last really fun run that you had!Not fun, but relaxing. I went out on Friday for an easy 5 miles. It was a beautiful fall day, the sun was shining. I got to listen to my music. I've been doing so many dark runs that I never get to listen to my tunes anymore. I just enjoyed some zen and tried to push all the doubt and stress out. I had a rough 9 mile run Wednesday morning.
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line? Iwo Jima Memorial
What song makes you want to get through your marathon? I'll be a little choked up during the National Anthem. Then, bring it on.
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there ---> I never dream about running or racing. I guess I get enough of it during the day.
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff? Long sleeves and capris were worn this weekend. I think I'm doing my compression capris and a tank on Sunday.
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair? I'm alternating 2 pairs now. One has around 200, the other only about 50. I'll probably wear the ones with more miles b/c they are pink and prettier
Why is it that after I swore up and down that the pressure was off for MCM that I'm getting all butterflies and twitchy again? I guess I can't help myself just a little to see what I can do this weekend. Tell us about the last really fun run that you had! I've been enjoying most of my runs lately. This is my favorite time of the year for running. The last really fun would be Freedom's Run. I ran with a friend and it was nice to chat and relax. Especially through the muddy and hilly parts b/c I wasn't getting stressed about my pace (which ended up being pretty solid anyway). Another friend won too, which is always exciting. I can't imagine not having fun this weekend. I have a tough goal, but I know it's not the end of the world if I don't hit it. I'm ready for the fanfare. It's my double digit marathon (10!) after all
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line? - Dubai, in front of the Burj al Arab
What song makes you want to get through your marathon? - I've gone old school lately - my favorite running song right now is The Goo Goo Dolls - Sympathy
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there ---> - I had a dream about a disastrous half Ironman a few nights ago. Shudder.
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff? Never. I wore long sleeves for the first mile of a run once last year, then I felt way too hot.
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair? Am I supposed to be counting? I would guess 100-125 miles? I need to see how the timing works out, but I will probably break out a new pair in the last few weeks of training.
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line? Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA
What song makes you want to get through your marathon? Not sure, but for some reason, I had SO many weird & random songs popping into my head on Sunday's run. The oddest of all? I am a walrus. LOL! No clue where that came from (I think I was delirious), and not really the animal I want to be channeling at mile 18 of a 23-miler.
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there ---> Nothing yet.
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff? LOL. That's cute. Mid-January??
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair? I was thinking about this the other day. Not sure, really. Maybe 150-200? I rotate 3 different pairs, so they'll be fine through race day.
Why is it that after I swore up and down that the pressure was off for MCM that I'm getting all butterflies and twitchy again? I guess I can't help myself just a little to see what I can do this weekend. Tell us about the last really fun run that you had! Parts of Sunday's 23 miler was fun, (in a sick sort of way). Post run 2 for 1 mimosas was LOTS of fun.
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line? MCM - SUNDAY!!!!
What song makes you want to get through your marathon? Call Me Maybe really gets me pumped up ^o)
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there ---> No dreams, but I was already having trouble sleeping last night. I don't know if it is marathon related paranoia or if it is related to the cold/sneezes I've been fighting off since last week.
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff? I probably won't put it away cause I still use all my summer gear when I hit the gym. I'll start breaking out more of the winter stuff soon. I'm still running in shorts and t-shirts.
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair? Maybe 30-45, I busted them out a couple of weeks ago.
Why is it that after I swore up and down that the pressure was off for MCM that I'm getting all butterflies and twitchy again? I guess I can't help myself just a little to see what I can do this weekend. Tell us about the last really fun run that you had! Sat a week ago the temps were perfect and my easy run was at a sub 9 pace.
Post by Wines Not Whines on Oct 20, 2014 10:34:26 GMT -5
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line? Iwo Jima on Sunday!
What song makes you want to get through your marathon? I have a couple of songs on my playlist for when I need to dig deep, like Stronger by Kanye West and Fighter by Christina Aguilera
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there ---> I don't think I've had any.
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff? Today was the first day I wore capris and a long-sleeved shirt. It was 39 degrees when I went out this morning.
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair? I haven't been very good about keeping track, but my race-day shoes are fairly new. I think they have about 50 miles on them, if that.
Why is it that after I swore up and down that the pressure was off for MCM that I'm getting all butterflies and twitchy again? I guess I can't help myself just a little to see what I can do this weekend. Tell us about the last really fun run that you had! I had fun running the Army 10 Miler on Oct 12.
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line?
Somewhere on Kiawah Island
What song makes you want to get through your marathon?
T Swift- Shake it off!
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there --->
Nothing yet!
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff? I think this week- week in Portland and then running Ragnar (come on someone join my team!!! ::insert desperate plea)
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair?
Just got a shiny new pair- straight out of the box and on a 14 miler this weekend *puffy hearts* I do plan to get atleast 2 more pairs to train in since both of my training pairs bit the dust at the same time.
Why is it that after I swore up and down that the pressure was off for MCM that I'm getting all butterflies and twitchy again? I guess I can't help myself just a little to see what I can do this weekend. Tell us about the last really fun run that you had!
Last weekend's long run was REALLY fun! I just felt GREAT- almost like I was floating, then I ran some serious N.GA hills for my ong run this weekend. Still fun, not as much floating.
Where are you going to sashay through your finish line? Wherever it is on Kiawah!
What song makes you want to get through your marathon? I'm on a "obscure 80s pop music" kick right now. Lots of cheesy goodness.
Who's been having marathon-related dreams? Tell us about them, the leather couch is right over there ---> Not really. Too soon, I think.
When will you have to put away the summer running gear and break out the warmer stuff? Not soon enough. I packed a tank and shorts to wear to running club today. It will be in the 70s for the next 10 days here. SO OVER IT. Although, I've been able to wear a light long sleeve on my last two long runs because I'm heading out pretty early when it's still about 40, and Saturday I wore capris to the 5k.
How many miles do you have on your current pair(s) of shoes? Will you get a new race day pair? Not many...about 60? It'll be close on a new pair. I'll see how my legs feel the week before.
Why is it that after I swore up and down that the pressure was off for MCM that I'm getting all butterflies and twitchy again? I guess I can't help myself just a little to see what I can do this weekend. Tell us about the last really fun run that you had! The last really fun run? Oh, man...that half I did last month was fun up until my leg quit working. Um...I had a SUPER fun Disneyland Half weekend.