Running motivation 6.

It has been a while since I posted a new running motivation. So, here you go!

Look at that! Even Buddha can inspire runners ;-)

Go do what you'll be!


~ Felice


PS: You can find more running motivation HERE.

Marathon training modifications.

Ten weeks down, six to go.

About two weeks ago, I took some time to review where I was with my training -- what has been working, what hasn't, what I think I need to change -- and then I modified my training plan to make the most of the remaining weeks before the marathon.

It was a good exercise for me and I'd recommend it for anyone training for a race. When I started my marathon training, I was at Point X in terms of endurance, speed, marathon-running ability. At the half-way point, I was at Point Y. Things had changed. I knew more about my strengths and weaknesses. I had adapted to the training so I needed to modify my schedule.

Overall, the modified plan is quite similar to the original. The basics remain the same. But I've made some tweaks and I'm happy with it so far -- let's hope I'm happy with it on marathon day!

Here's what the upcoming week looks like:

My second 20-miler is on Sunday! I'm already in "can't wait" mode. This marathon training is really bringing out my inner-geek!

Do you reflect on your training at the half-way point (or thereabouts)? 

Do you modify your plan? Think I'm crazy for doing so?

Have a great week, everyone!

~ Felice

You know you're training for a marathon when . . .

1. You do laundry All. The. Time. and 90% of it is your running clothes.

2. Your nightmares about being late/unprepared for the marathon have progressed from the simple fear of "Eeek! I forgot to pack my running shoes!" to the more complicated "OK. I forgot my running shoes, sports bra, gels, and my water bottle. I'll tape the bottom of my feet so I can still run. I'll forgo the bra. Let me see if there is anyone I can sweet-talk into giving me gels and water . . . " Tape the bottoms of my feet? Who does that?

3. You buy snacks based on their potential ability to help keep your young sons happy while you run on the treadmill.

4. You buy gels by the 24-count box. And still run out.

5. One of your most visited sites on your browser history list is the McMillan Running Calculator.

6. You go out for drinks with your girlfriends who are also training for the marathon and you spend hours talking about that training.

7. Your biggest concern about an upcoming weekend away is how you'll fit in your 16-miler.

8. Nine miles on a Saturday seems like a short day.

9. You stress about race day weather. Starting 16 weeks before the race.

10. You fear that training success could jinx you on race day and spend hours contemplating how to avoid that.

Yup, that's how you know you're training for a marathon.

New Jersey Marathon, I'm coming at ya!

Do you stress about weather? Have crazy marathon dreams? 

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Felice

 

Springtime and Larabars.

Happy spring!

We've been having serious spring weather here in upstate New York -- temps in the 70s all week. And sunny! It's great. There are only a few downsides, including that my younger son has discovered the sand table and decided that sand tastes great (so I'm digging sand out of his mouth all the time). He also likes to track it through the house. All over the house. Gosh, I love to sweep.

Anyway, spring. It's a wonderful season.

Aside from this being the first day of spring, it is also time to announce the winner of my Larabar giveaway! Thanks to everyone who entered. I could only pick one of you and I did so using random.org. The lucky winner is . . .


Kris at Random Thoughts



Congratulations, Kris! Shoot me an email (felicehalf at yahoo dot com) with your address and I'll get you your bars!

Enjoy the day, everyone.

~ Felice