FINALLY!!
10 weeks into my marathon training I registered for a marathon!!! Now I have a goal I can visualize. A real course to think about. Years of race results to stalk. Weather predictions to analyze. However, last year when I made this announcement I broke my leg shortly after. So, with fingers crossed I am ecstatic to say I am training for the :
Why Eugene?
It fit my time frame. I could only do my marathon this weekend or the next. Eugene will ROCK! I love the course. I love the whole finish on Hayward field and of course the history associated with the University of Oregon, Prefontaine, Nike etc. I am stoked! And I'm sure I'll come home with many pictures of me humping every life size cardboard cut out of Pre I can find. LOL.
The only drawback is its on the exact opposite side of the country. I plan to get out there as early as possible to shake the jet lag.
Another good thing that kind of takes away the stress is the fact I have no chance in hell of even getting an age group. This race attracts some sick talent. The top 40 women were all 2:44-3:0X. I want to run a strong race and BQ.
I think I need some new compression to celebrate! haha
Later taters!
LaBella!
Congrats! I love a marathon that uses my (full given) name! You will rock it!
ReplyDeleteI love Eugene! I'm doing it as well! It's flat as pancake! FAST and Fresh!
ReplyDeleteBenny! No way?!! That's freaking awesome! You'll do well. The guys are fast but the chicks are insane too. 2:44's 10 people deep. My friend ran it last year and had great things to say. You'll have elite status. Hopefully some perks there. Sweet! We'll have to catch up later. I don't know of anyone else going yet.
DeleteYea I've gotten comp entry and hotel three years in a row! But I usually stay with my friend who lives up there! Last year I didn't go because I pr'd in boston but this year I'm doing both!
Deleteoh cool, so you know the deal..BOTH! --->animal!!
Deletelol not at all!
DeleteSo let us know your plan, what is a BQ for you? are you on track, will you do anything before then to see if the body is in shape...
ReplyDeleteI am doing a half in march. I'm such a non racer lately. I'm 3 weeks into my tempo workouts. I have better control of exact paces now. I can feel a 6:20 vs a 6:30 in about 10 seconds. I hope to do a low 3 hour race. My BQ is super slow like 3:40 I think. It that happens I broke my leg. lol But hey, you never know. I respect the distance and will train hard and hope for the best!
DeleteSince you are going to run 3:15-20 if you are lucky, you should not be arrogant and say that 3:40 is "super slow".
ReplyDeleteRealize that many people are working hard and to their capacity and running 3:40 or slower.
I ran a 3:13 once, in my first marathon, I was in 7th grade.
That's not fair. You are taking that out of context. I was speaking to Coach Dion and said 3:40 would be slow, FOR ME. I am not training for a 3:40. If I ran a 3:40 then something happen to me. I'm not here to talk about what 3:40 means to you or anyone else. I'm blogging about myself.
DeleteClearly, you missed the NEXT sentence that said I respect the distance, will train hard and hope for the best.
Have a good weekend....