Tuesday, September 23, 2014

2016 It Is Then!




Well, to no surprise the Boston Marathon registration opened on September 8th and closed on September 17th.  My husband's comment, "Aww all that handwork...."  Have no fear the handwork is not for nothin'.  I am still going to race on October 19th and I will still attempt to run a 3:45 or faster and no I don't have to continue to qualify until registration for 2016 opens.  I can try to improve my time to ensure an earlier registration but if, no scratch that, WHEN I qualify on October 19th  it will be good for registration next September.  Whew, I know its confusing but trust me, I know & understand the what, where & how!  Anyone this determined has to, right?!

So, now for an update on the past week. I hurt!  I have never, in the year that I've been attending Camp Gladiator, not been able to run the warm up.  This week I couldn't or should I say didn't.  I am usually pretty stubborn when it comes to my workouts.  When this started I can't say but it sure wasn't who I was in high school or even my 20s or early 30s.  Haven't I heard you become more stubborn & set in your ways the older you get.  Hmmmmm, might be something to that!

I was almost convinced to see a chiropractor this week.  Sorry, Cindi but I feel better now!  I took Monday this week off and will not attempt to make up the run like I did last week.  Here is what the schedule looked like:

Sunday - 14 miles - CHECK
Monday - 11+ miles - NOPE
Tuesday - CG - CHECK
Wednesday - 8+ miles - will either do it or the 11 + from Monday (see what drives me tomorrow)
Thursday - CG - plan on it!
Friday - 8 miles
Saturday - the dreaded 20 (DUM, DUM, DUM) - actually looking forward to seeing how I do, lol!

It looks brutal I know but guess what........the taper comes next and then I get to figure out what to do with all the pent up excitement and anticipation until the race.  I can't believe I am almost there!  

Wish me luck!

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