It is so hard to believe that this time next week I'll be picking up my packet and getting ready for the Disney Marathon!! This has been an amazing experience so far. I never thought I'd ever do something like this, and here I am, nine days away from the big day! I just hope and pray that God gets all the glory for this one because I know I never would have made it this far without Him. Now I just need cooperative weather, a big boost of confidence, and peace that surpasses all understanding because I'm beginning to get nervous about this thing...
I got my "Final Information" e-mail for the Marathon and I guess the realization of it being upon me overwhelmed me a bit. That, and finding out I have to be up at 3am (which will feel like 2 am CST), on a bus no later than 4 am, and in my corral by 5 am made me realize this may be harder than I imagined. I just have to trust that all of my training will come into play, a great song list will get me through it, and know that it's mostly a mental thing to get me to the finish line. I've survived 20 miles, and that was around scenery I've been looking at over the past 5 months. I know I can make it to 26.2 miles in one of my favorite places in the world (besides "The Swamp").
On a good note, I ran my last "long run" before the race today. It was only 6 miles, and I knocked it out in 1 hour 13 minutes--a personal best! I think that was just the thing to end on before I head out to FL next week. I admit it--I may be more excited about 4 days without the boys, but I want to make sure I make them proud with my accomplishment and honor Kylee's memory the best I can.
Until next time...
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
#15903 Getting Ready!
I have my official number (#15903) for the race! To think that in a mere three weeks I'll be on my way back on a plane with my parents, hopefully sporting some adorable Mickey bling... :) My right knee feels just like normal today, so I think I'm in the clear as far as injury goes. We'll see how it tolerates the 5 mile training run tomorrow!
Until next time...
Until next time...
Sunday, December 19, 2010
20 Miles Down & THREE WEEKS TO GO!!
The past two weeks have been a bit hectic (hence, no posts). Last week's run went fine--nothing to write home about. This week, however, more to write about...
I made a bad discovery on my five-mile run on Tuesday: Taco Soup & running don't mix. Let's just say that I won't be eating ANYTHING remotely spicy the day before my marathon. I got it done, but it wasn't fun. My "fartlek" training didn't happen due to mommy-duties interfering (baked & iced almost 5 dozen gingerbread cookies), but my hubby thinks the time on my feet should count for something... :) I ran 4 miles on Thursday the fastest I ever have: 4 miles in 50 minutes (12.5-minute mile pace). I felt fantastic! Maybe baking the night before helped somehow? Makes one wonder...
The biggest run I have ever done happened yesterday: 20 miles! I was able to jalk it in 4 hours, 55 minutes, which was a pace of 14 min. 45 sec. per mile. I was doing great until I tripped over a brick in the driveway of Ferguson Elementary School. It kinda "stubbed" my foot, which in turn hurt my right knee. I finished my run, but at a little slower pace than I had been going due to the knee pain (not sidelining--just annoying). The end of my run was at Kim's son, James, first birthday party. I think that gave me some incentive to finish--wanting to make it before it was over & seeing everyone. She was kind enough to offer me a nice hot shower & food, both of which I was extremely grateful for. Once the party broke up, we headed home to my supply of Icy Hot & a comfy napping spot on the couch. I have no idea how long I rested, but I was so glad Shawn let me sleep. When I got up this morning, my left leg felt like it always does, but my right knee was still a little sore (still no swelling). I've been taking it easy around here today to make sure it's back to normal by Tuesday (my second-to-last 5 mile "short" run).
I'm still in disbelief that my race is just three weeks away! I'm getting more excited, antsy, & nervous. Probably par for the course, but it's the biggest achievement I've ever physically made (besides having my boys). I am just praying that I stay healthy & injury-free, that the weather isn't windy, and that I cross the finish line and get that cute little Mickey medal to take home with me. And the best part will be seeing my family & friends along the way (hint, hint--if you don't have plans now, make some to come cheer me on on the 9th!).
Needing to break up World War III in the living room (never a dull moment with hyper pre-Christmas boys in the house). Until next time...
I made a bad discovery on my five-mile run on Tuesday: Taco Soup & running don't mix. Let's just say that I won't be eating ANYTHING remotely spicy the day before my marathon. I got it done, but it wasn't fun. My "fartlek" training didn't happen due to mommy-duties interfering (baked & iced almost 5 dozen gingerbread cookies), but my hubby thinks the time on my feet should count for something... :) I ran 4 miles on Thursday the fastest I ever have: 4 miles in 50 minutes (12.5-minute mile pace). I felt fantastic! Maybe baking the night before helped somehow? Makes one wonder...
The biggest run I have ever done happened yesterday: 20 miles! I was able to jalk it in 4 hours, 55 minutes, which was a pace of 14 min. 45 sec. per mile. I was doing great until I tripped over a brick in the driveway of Ferguson Elementary School. It kinda "stubbed" my foot, which in turn hurt my right knee. I finished my run, but at a little slower pace than I had been going due to the knee pain (not sidelining--just annoying). The end of my run was at Kim's son, James, first birthday party. I think that gave me some incentive to finish--wanting to make it before it was over & seeing everyone. She was kind enough to offer me a nice hot shower & food, both of which I was extremely grateful for. Once the party broke up, we headed home to my supply of Icy Hot & a comfy napping spot on the couch. I have no idea how long I rested, but I was so glad Shawn let me sleep. When I got up this morning, my left leg felt like it always does, but my right knee was still a little sore (still no swelling). I've been taking it easy around here today to make sure it's back to normal by Tuesday (my second-to-last 5 mile "short" run).
I'm still in disbelief that my race is just three weeks away! I'm getting more excited, antsy, & nervous. Probably par for the course, but it's the biggest achievement I've ever physically made (besides having my boys). I am just praying that I stay healthy & injury-free, that the weather isn't windy, and that I cross the finish line and get that cute little Mickey medal to take home with me. And the best part will be seeing my family & friends along the way (hint, hint--if you don't have plans now, make some to come cheer me on on the 9th!).
Needing to break up World War III in the living room (never a dull moment with hyper pre-Christmas boys in the house). Until next time...
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Five Weeks Left--YIKES!!
I looked at my calendar today and realized a few things:
1) Christmas will be here fast & I'm not anywhere close to done on Christmas shopping.
2) I need to figure out when I can shop without anyone tagging along (tough to play Santa with the boys in tow).
3) I'll be staying at the Wilderness Lodge 5 weeks from tonight getting ready for the race of my lifetime!
It seems like it was July, then I sneezed and now it's December. The training overall is still going well. I didn't get to do my short run on Thursday because of being on my feet all day for a practice TAKS test, but I did run on Tuesday. My long run today started later than usual because I had to take the boys to church for "This Way to Bethlehem" before I could run. I did a different route as well--I just ran around Stevenson Park. It took me 16 laps to complete 8 miles, and it would have been easier with music. I went to press "play" on the MP3 player and it said something to the extent of, "Sorry, lady, but you're an idiot and forgot to charge me. I'll be spending this training run waiting for you in the car." Needless to say, trying to remember the music on the MP3 player is way harder than just playing the music and running. I pace myself with the music usually, so my first 4 miles were slower than usual. I did make a little faster run for the second 4 miles. And even with my pacing piece in the car, I still managed to keep a 14.378 mile pace (did 8 miles in 1 hr 55 min). My knees were a little more sore this time around, and I'm guessing it's because of all that walking on Thursday for the practice test. Icy Hot with the vanishing scent is now my new friend...
Until next time...
1) Christmas will be here fast & I'm not anywhere close to done on Christmas shopping.
2) I need to figure out when I can shop without anyone tagging along (tough to play Santa with the boys in tow).
3) I'll be staying at the Wilderness Lodge 5 weeks from tonight getting ready for the race of my lifetime!
It seems like it was July, then I sneezed and now it's December. The training overall is still going well. I didn't get to do my short run on Thursday because of being on my feet all day for a practice TAKS test, but I did run on Tuesday. My long run today started later than usual because I had to take the boys to church for "This Way to Bethlehem" before I could run. I did a different route as well--I just ran around Stevenson Park. It took me 16 laps to complete 8 miles, and it would have been easier with music. I went to press "play" on the MP3 player and it said something to the extent of, "Sorry, lady, but you're an idiot and forgot to charge me. I'll be spending this training run waiting for you in the car." Needless to say, trying to remember the music on the MP3 player is way harder than just playing the music and running. I pace myself with the music usually, so my first 4 miles were slower than usual. I did make a little faster run for the second 4 miles. And even with my pacing piece in the car, I still managed to keep a 14.378 mile pace (did 8 miles in 1 hr 55 min). My knees were a little more sore this time around, and I'm guessing it's because of all that walking on Thursday for the practice test. Icy Hot with the vanishing scent is now my new friend...
Until next time...
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