Maybe a little early for this, but the board is slow and I need a distraction from all the sadness. So who's racing this weekend?!
I've got the Houston marathon, and I'm starting to get really excited. After running a 4:55 here two years ago and then being very unsatisfied after Chicago in October, I'm in this one for redemption! I can't wait to hit the expo on Saturday. I love big race weekends!
Post by CallingAllAngels on Jan 16, 2014 17:01:47 GMT -5
I'm running the Charleston Half Marathon Saturday. I can't decide if I'm ready to go or woefully unprepared. I guess we'll see in about 38 hours. Hopefully the shrimp and grits at the finish will be a big motivator.
I'm running the Charleston Half Marathon Saturday. I can't decide if I'm ready to go or woefully unprepared. I guess we'll see in about 38 hours. Hopefully the shrimp and grits at the finish will be a big motivator.
That sounds fun! I was there right before Christmas for an interview and I ran from the battery up over that huge bridge and back, it was a 10 miler I think. Such a cool city. But that bridge kicked my ass! Good luck to you too!
Post by texassmith on Jan 16, 2014 17:43:38 GMT -5
Houston Marathon for me too! I still don't really have a goal nailed down. I don't know if I should force myself into one or just go by feel for my first full. I mean, I have a general idea of how long I'd like it to take me, but since abandoning my sub-4:00 goal, I've almost felt relieved to not have the pressure of a goal (at least not one that I tell people) I'm going to the expo tomorrow. I'm pumped!
Houston Marathon for me too! I still don't really have a goal nailed down. I don't know if I should force myself into one or just go by feel for my first full. I mean, I have a general idea of how long I'd like it to take me, but since abandoning my sub-4:00 goal, I've almost felt relieved to not have the pressure of a goal (at least not one that I tell people) I'm going to the expo tomorrow. I'm pumped!
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FABULOUS!!!!! I want to hear all about it! Have a WONDERFUL time!!
Houston Marathon for me too! I still don't really have a goal nailed down. I don't know if I should force myself into one or just go by feel for my first full. I mean, I have a general idea of how long I'd like it to take me, but since abandoning my sub-4:00 goal, I've almost felt relieved to not have the pressure of a goal (at least not one that I tell people) I'm going to the expo tomorrow. I'm pumped!
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Gah I'm so excited for you! Personally, I think I'd go by feel and see how you're doing once you get to the mid to upper teens and if you still have a lot left at that point, turn it on a bit. It's hard to know how your body is going to react the first time, or at least it was for me (see: above time). I'm sure some more experienced ladies than I will have better input though!
Good luck to you all! Houston ladies runaways and texassmith -- I have heard/read such awesome things about that race. I hope you both have a wonderful run & definitely report back to us. Does weather look good? Hope so!!
I'm completely nervous/excited...it's my first half!
Yay; good luck!! Louisiana sounds wonderful about now. A few years ago I escaped Minnesota in January to head there (not a race, work actually) but I have such great memories of that trip. Have fun & try to relax. Going out too fast was my downfall for my first.
Houston Marathon for me too! I still don't really have a goal nailed down. I don't know if I should force myself into one or just go by feel for my first full. I mean, I have a general idea of how long I'd like it to take me, but since abandoning my sub-4:00 goal, I've almost felt relieved to not have the pressure of a goal (at least not one that I tell people) I'm going to the expo tomorrow. I'm pumped!
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Gah I'm so excited for you! Personally, I think I'd go by feel and see how you're doing once you get to the mid to upper teens and if you still have a lot left at that point, turn it on a bit. It's hard to know how your body is going to react the first time, or at least it was for me (see: above time). I'm sure some more experienced ladies than I will have better input though!
This is pretty much what I was thinking. I have a pace I'm going to hold for at least the first 15, and maybe more like 20. I'm just nervous about kicking it up too soon and then burning out. This will be a learning experience for sure!
Good luck to you all! Houston ladies runaways and texassmith -- I have heard/read such awesome things about that race. I hope you both have a wonderful run & definitely report back to us. Does weather look good? Hope so!!
I wouldn't complain if it was a little cooler than predicted, but at least the chance of rain has disappeared!
Gah I'm so excited for you! Personally, I think I'd go by feel and see how you're doing once you get to the mid to upper teens and if you still have a lot left at that point, turn it on a bit. It's hard to know how your body is going to react the first time, or at least it was for me (see: above time). I'm sure some more experienced ladies than I will have better input though!
This is pretty much what I was thinking. I have a pace I'm going to hold for at least the first 15, and maybe more like 20. I'm just nervous about kicking it up too soon and then burning out. This will be a learning experience for sure!
I'm nervous too! I think I know how I'm going to approach it, but I am TERRIFIED of hitting the wall like I did in Chicago and I never want to do that again. But at the same time, I don't want to sell myself short because I think based on my training I'm capable of a pretty strong race. Rationally I know that I did several things wrong and some things just didn't go right in Chicago, and I think I've learned from them, but ugh. Nervous, and I guess thus the rambling!
Post by noisemaker2 on Jan 16, 2014 20:27:30 GMT -5
Good luck everyone!! Can't wait to hear the recaps!
I'm racing a local half on Sunday. Hoping to both bust through the 2 hour mark and get a status check for my marathon coming up next month. Yay for racing!
I'm completely nervous/excited...it's my first half!
Yay; good luck!! Louisiana sounds wonderful about now. A few years ago I escaped Minnesota in January to head there (not a race, work actually) but I have such great memories of that trip. Have fun & try to relax. Going out too fast was my downfall for my first.
Thanks so much! The weather is going to be perfect running weather. I'm super excited...I just want to finish (that's my goal). :-) I just can't believe it's less than 3 days away!
Good luck, everyone!! A few firsts for distances being conquered. Can't wait to read the reports. Kick ass, ladies!!
runaways- Whhhhheeeeee!!! I'm so pumped for you. You've got this. You're ready. You trained well, you'll have nice weather, and this time, you are well tapered. I'm going to be stalking the board for updates on our Houston runners. I'm looking at you too, texassmith!
I'm running the aviation half with my sister as a training run for me- her first half! Planning to take it as easy as she wants and hoping this nagging thigh pain goes away...