Hump Day Half Check-in!

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Pump day! Love it.

1. The race deets.

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half. 

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals? 

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?

[breezy8407]

1. The race deets.

Lake Minnetonka 1/2 on May 4th


2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?

My training. It hasn't been that great. And the weather!

I can't think of anything I'm not at least worried about...


3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.

Oh I'm so bad at song names...I can't think of any right now. 


4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?

A: PR B: 1:50 C: finish


5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?

I am always curious about the eating habits of marathoners. How much to you need to ingest to train as much as they do?

[beckbech]

1. The race deets.
Pittsburgh, 5/4

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
Pacing...I've been training with a friend who is slightly slower than me, we've done most of our long runs together around an 11:30 pace. I've done a few runs by myself in the past 2 weeks and realized I can run faster than I thought (9:30mm) but the longest I've done that for is 5 miles. Not sure what pace I should aim for for 13.1. I'm running a 5k and 10k consecutively this Sunday - definitely shooting for a sub-30 5k but I'm interested to see what I can maintain for the 10k.

Also stressing about the weather!

Not stressed about my training, I've been so dedicated this time around and have felt great the last few runs.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Roar by Katy Perry - I've had a couple people doubt me and I'm ready to prove them wrong.

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
2:15, 2:20, 2:30

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
Really interested in their day-to-day. You have to be so dedicated to fitness every second of every day.

[gt7301b]

1. The race deets.
Nike Women's Half SUNDAY!!!

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
I'm not really stressed at this point.  I'd love to get a PR, but I'm sure the race will be long, so I'm just going to have fun and enjoy the race.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Happy - Pharrell, I know it is overplayed, but it makes me want to run fast

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
Shhhhh
A) Have fun B) PR C) Sub 1:50

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
I'd ask Meb what he was thinking when he went out in front.

[emjacobs]

1. The race deets.
Nike Womens DC SUNDAY

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
Making the time cutoffs for each check point. I was already slow, now I have a twinge in my knee.
Not- nothing.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Ditto on the Roar. It gets me pumped everytime too.

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
Finish.

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
How did you overcome your worst race?

[water*drop]

1. The race deets.
Glass City Half on Sunday!!

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
I'm stressing about the mental struggle that I'm anticipating due to being undertrained. At the same time, I'm not really stressing about anything because I'm not expecting to PR.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Ummmm...not sure. Let me think on it.

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
Not really. There's always that secret hope that the stars will align and I'll PR (so under 2:00). I'm saying that my goal is to run a solid 13.1 miles, but I'll probably be disappointed with anything over 2:10. I think I'll be happy with anything under 2:10.

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
What do you say to yourself to ignore the voice in your head that's telling you to slow down or stop on a particularly difficult day?

[melodramatic26]

1. The race deets.
U of I Christie Clinic HM this Saturday!! (and a 5k on friday night)

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
Most stressed- hitting my A goal. Everything is pointing to me being able to do it, but I keep doubting myself. I'm working hard on eliminating that voice completely.
Least stressed- the course. I've ran twice before. It's fast and flat. And the weather looks amazing so I don't think I can blame it on that if I fail.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Roar- Katy Perry. I know it's cheesy, but my 4 year old daughter LOVES it and when I hear it, it does remind me that I'm strong enough to do this.

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
A: under 2:30.
B: Under 2:40
C: Under 2:45
This is my 6th HM. My PR is 2:45:xx. I've never trained this hard or gotten this fast before. I should be able to do this.

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
how the HELL do you handle taper week without going insane?

[Mushe]

1. The race deets. Parkway Half, 4/26. Eeek, 3 days.

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
Stress: It was looking like rain, which is no bueno in my book, but weather.com now says it'll be clear.
No stress: My time. IDGAF! Ha.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Oh, I suck at these. I like music, but I don't remember song names, and I rarely buy any music.

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
I signed up for this thinking I could improve on my PR from March before we got serious about TTC, and then got a surprise BFP, and my pace went down by :30 sec/mile instantly. Oookay. I'll just take it easy. I'd love it if I could still do 2:00:xx or just under, but we'll see.

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
How on earth do you get those abs? Hers are amazing.

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1. The race deets.
Pittsburgh Half Marathon, 5/4, OMG.


2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
Most stressed about how the ankle is feeling, the weather, and the hills which are a big unknown for me. I'm not stressed about logistics because I've been a part of this dog and pony show for years now, we have it down to a science. 


3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Kid Cuti - Immortal


4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
A) 2:30 B) 2:45 C) Finish smiling


5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
I'd ask Meb what it's like to be sponsored by Sketchers. They're not known for running gear like Nike or something. I think it's neat that he's sponsored by a 'nobody' (in the running game). 

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Apr 23, 2014 12:13:10 GMT -5 beckbech said:

1. The race deets.
Pittsburgh, 5/4

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
Pacing...I've been training with a friend who is slightly slower than me, we've done most of our long runs together around an 11:30 pace. I've done a few runs by myself in the past 2 weeks and realized I can run faster than I thought (9:30mm) but the longest I've done that for is 5 miles. Not sure what pace I should aim for for 13.1. I'm running a 5k and 10k consecutively this Sunday - definitely shooting for a sub-30 5k but I'm interested to see what I can maintain for the 10k.

Also stressing about the weather!

Not stressed about my training, I've been so dedicated this time around and have felt great the last few runs.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Roar by Katy Perry - I've had a couple people doubt me and I'm ready to prove them wrong.

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
2:15, 2:20, 2:30

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?
Really interested in their day-to-day. You have to be so dedicated to fitness every second of every day.

We'll all stress about the weather next week, together. It's too soon to tell!

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Apr 23, 2014 12:24:53 GMT -5 water*drop said:

1. The race deets.
Glass City Half on Sunday!!

Eeeeee I can't wait! I'll try to post a pic of my outfit for Sunday, I'm running the first leg of the relay. Once I figure out my corral # I'll post it. Would love to meet an H&Fer!

[elynne2012]

1. The race deets. Newburyport MA River Run Half, 6/1

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? Starting too fast and not pacing and getting tired at the end. What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest? My time. It's my first half and I've only been running for a year so it's my goal to just finish.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half. "Applause" by Lady Gaga. Just gets me pumped for some reason.

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals? Finish.

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be? How they do it, how they train...

[billysgirl07]

1. The race deets.

Pittsburgh Half Marathon, 5/4




2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?

Eh, I'm not really stressed about anything.  I guess like @sessalee and beckbech the weather?  The extended forecast isn't looking that great.




3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.

Cigarette by The Clarks.  It's ironic.




4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?

A:  2:45
B:  PR (my time last year was 3:02:xx - including a bathroom break and shoddy training.  I think I can achieve this one!)
C:  To shove my pie hole full of "the Closer" grilled cheese sandwich at the Pirates game following the race.





5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?

What's your favorite fuel?

[skwcm80]

1. The race deets.

RnR Nashville: Saturday

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?

I'm most stressed about how my legs will feel. My race last week was hillier than I realized, but I should be ok since I'm not expecting a PR.


3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
So many. I can't choose one. 

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
I don't really have any A,B, and C goals since my "race"was last week. I'd like to start out conservatively and see if I can run a negative split. 

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?

Like PP I'd like to just see their day to day. 

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Apr 23, 2014 15:08:07 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Apr 23, 2014 13:42:13 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
Most stressed about how the ankle is feeling, the weather, and the hills which are a big unknown for me. I'm not stressed about logistics because I've been a part of this dog and pony show for years now, we have it down to a science.

So I read your blog the other day about your ankle. That sucks. What are you doing to rest and recover so you can get to the start line healthy?

"rest" isn't really part of my vocab. I'm choosing exercises carefully and listening to it. I'm icing, wrapping it, and taking a lot of aleve. It's working, it's much better really. I'll do an easy 3 friday to see what next week will look like at all. 

[Susie]

Apr 23, 2014 10:56:40 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

1. The race deets.  Patriot Half, 6/14/14

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?  I'm really not stressing (yet).  I've done the course before, so that's not a stressor.  Hotel is booked.  I don't have my nutrition plan down yet for this year, but I have last year's, and it worked ok, and besides we're still 8 weeks out.  I feel fit and strong in my training, and I'm the lightest I've been since 2011.  I'm ready to rock.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.  Applause - Lady Gaga

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?  I'm still deciding.  I mean, yes, I will have them, but I'm still debating them.  Last year I went 6:24.  My A goal, like AA or AAA, is to see that beautiful 5:59.  That would take a magical day though.  6:05, 6:10, and 6:15 are what I'm thinking right now.  I'm not sure if that's cocky to have even my C goal 9 minutes faster than I went last year?    

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be?  "Can you sign my running shoes?"  They would be my magical race shoes.  I mean, how do you line up at the start line with somebody wearing Meb-signed shoes and actually think you can beat them?  lol.  

[bugmeetsworld]

1. The race deets. - Steel Rail Half Marathon on May 18th

2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest? - I'm currently stressing the most about my fueling strategy. This will be my first half, so I don't think there is anything I'm not stressing about.

3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half. - Anything Britney Spears

4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals? - A: Finish B: Under 2:00

5. If you could ask Meb or Sharlane one question, what would it be? - No clue.

[sunshinejoy]

1. The race deets.
 This Saturday!  Race for the Lakes


2. What's the one thing you're most stressed about for race day? What's the one thing you're not stressing in the slightest?
 I hope the wind isn't bad....that is one thing I don't deal with well.  The one thing I'm not stressing about:  I know I will have a good time and finish


3. Pick one song to represent your training for you half.
Can't Hold Us Macklemore


4. Do you have a goal for your race? A/B/C goals?
C goal:  Finish  B goal:  better than 2:09:56  C goal:  sub 2-hrs