Going for it

I'm not sure I'm recovered, I'm not sure I'm totally healthy (feeling a little off this week), but I've decided why not? Just go for it.

After a complete over-analyzing internal debate on which race I should do this weekend, I've chosen to do London's run. The course is more flat than the ARR Desert Classic I was thinking about doing and it's for a great cause. It is however, on all dirt, which most people like but I'm not a big fan of so I'm definitely going to have to focus.

My goal is 1:36:59 and a guaranteed entry (well after $255 entry fee - wtf?) into the New York marathon. The funny thing is, I'm not even sure I want to run another marathon, let alone train for one.

I've never gone after anything that "qualifies" me for an event so to me this is just a nice little challenge. I wish I had more recovery time after PF Changs, but the qual times are changing after Jan 31 so this is my shot!

I'd say I've got a 50/50 chance at pulling it off so I'm just gonna #gorunhard. If I don't make it, I'll know I gave it my best and will take away some really really good running training to bring into my season (yay! way excited maybe I won't get run down all the time!). I won't be sad, or disappointed. If nothing else, I consider it a win for me just putting it out there and going for it. I honestly still keep pinching myself that I did 2x sub 1:40 half marathon's in the past 2 months. It wasn't long ago I was going for sub 2hrs.

And, if I do make it. Well I might just pee my pants and then have to decide if I want to run a marathon :)

"You may not accomplish every goal you set / no one does / but what really matters is having goals and going after them wholeheartedly."
-- Les Brown



Comments

elizabeth said…
Get after it girly!! I'll be cheering for you :D
January 26, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Michelle Simmons said…
LOVE this! Great attitude. Get out there and just let it flow! :)
January 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Kate C. said…
GO FOR IT!!! I even give you permission to puke :) Plus, bragging rights at camp. Just sayin'...
January 26, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Junebug said…
It's ok to fail, it's not ok to not even try. Let's give it our best on Saturday!
January 26, 2012 at 1:09 PM
mtanner said…
just do your thing! So pumped for ya!
January 26, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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