The countdown has begun!!! Six more days until I'm running through the streets of Philly. Everything clicked during my 10 miler on Saturday and when the run was done, I walked away saying to myself, "I am so ready!" In fact, I might have mentioned it to Andy a gazillion times on Saturday when I got home, too. For the first time during this training cycle I feel like I actually have this in me. I know it won't be easy but I know I can do this if things go as planned. My goal for Saturday was to run the first 5 comfortably then run the last 5 at marathon pace. Thankfully, I kept having to slow myself down, rather than speed up, and we finished with an average 8:04 pace. One mile we actually hit an 8:10 but the rest of them were just under 8 minutes. The good thing, I felt great. The pace was smooth and comfortable and my breathing and conversation were normal. Now, there won't be any talking on race day, but it's nice to know the pace isn't going to have me sucking wind for 26.2 miles.
So now that I know I'm ready, I can stress about the weather and the stomach bug that is going around my office. The woman who sits next to me had it last week and now there are 2 other people out sick with it today. I really wish I could work in a bubble. As for weather, right now it's looking damn near perfect! A low of around 40 and a high of 56 with clouds and sunshine. It's going to be hard to figure out what to wear since it'll be a little chilly before we start but as long as it's not 20 degrees like it was two years ago, I'll take it!!
I have a really easy week and I plan on taking full advantage of resting up the legs. Especially since I spent a little too much time at the gym yesterday doing squats and walking lunges and now I can't even lower myself down onto the toilet without holding on to something. Me and my great ideas.
Mon - 2 mi and bike and/or walk
Tues - 4 mi (at MP)
Wed - easy bike
Thurs - 4 mi (with some strides)
Fri - 2 mi and walk around expo/city
Sat - rest up!!!
Sun - 26.2 mi (holy crap I'm excited!)
Don't forget to enter the sock giveaway. I'll pick a winner mid week.
Did I mention I'm excited??? This is going to be the longest week ever!
13 comments:
STAY HEALTHY!!! Good luck, Denise!1
Yay! You're getting close!
You are so ready. Just keep away from sick people and obsessively wash your hands.
Good luck.
You are ready to rock and roll! And let me tell you--anything is possible. I was so sick all the week leading up to my marathon, the weather was sunny and a bit too warm, but I still pulled out a good marathon. It can happen, so don't stress about anything!
It sounds like the PERFECT 10 miler a week before the big day. Hope you can stay healthy!!
Glad it went well! Mine was great, too!! This time next week, Philly 2010 will be in the books :)
I am excited too! I ran with my friend during her IM this past weekend and felt great- now I am stoked about this weekend!
Can't wait to FINALLY meet you :)
OMG! Call in sick all week! You'll have a good excuse! Hahahaha!
YOU ARE SO READY! I know this. Enjoy the rest this week, heal those tired legs and everything will be fine by Sunday ;)
Can't wait to cheer you on girlie!!
You are so ready! What a great last long run before the big day!
wohoooo!! I am so excited for you!!!
so exciting! stay away from people. the weather does look great :)
ahhhhhhhhhh so excited for you!!!!
Stay relaxed during the taper. I can't believe you're destroying your legs with squats this close to the race. Actually, I can believe it.
I suppose we earned a few years of perfect race weather after the frigid conditions a few years back. Take full advantage.
And I definitely think you are ready for a good race.
Oh, by the way, 3:35.
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