I am really struggling right now. I have to make a decision I don't want to make, but make it, I will.
It's about the Antelope Island Buffalo Run 50K I'm signed up for. Due to work, church and family issues, I haven't been able to run a lot of the training miles I should have at this point....but I REALLY want to go!
Yesterday's 5-miler left me with a soreness in my right knee that's kept me chair-bound the majority of the day.....but....that was on concrete and the Buffalo Run is on earth.
It's a 1300+ mile drive just to run 31 miles....but....I'd really love the adventure.....but Bugsy (my '74 super beetle) might just not be up for the trip.
I know my body and how it heals and I know my limitations....but my heart is yelling louder than my head (and knee).
ugh....I hate this!
I know the end decision's going to be....I just don't want to accept it yet. :(
Monday, January 21, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Don't Panic.....RUN!!!!!!
Trying not to freak myself out.
I've signed up for my first 50K, the Antelope Island Buffalo Run, in Utah on March 23. Check it out====> Antelop Island Buffalo Run
Did i mention it's my first? (*teeth chattering*)
Ddon't get me wrong, i'm as excited as hell at testing my endurance not only at this distance but on trail running as well. I've NEVER been considered a fast runner by ANY stretch of the imagination but recently when i learned that you basically take your average road pace and add 3-4 minutes? Well, now i'm just getting scared whether or not i'll finish in the 10 1/2 hour course limit. But i'm still willing to try!
There's just so much to learn and consider.
I live in Texas at around 550 feet above sea level. This event starts at 4,200 with it's highest point around 5,000.
I'm a newbie to both trail running and 50K so i've learned there's new course etiquette i need to learn. You mean i can't just run on the sidewalk when i'm passing or being passed?
Drop bags! What the hell do i put in them and how many do i need????
And, so, so , so much more!!!!
So, yeah. Fear! Trepidation! Excitement! Anticipation! among other feelings are plaguing me at the moment. Wish me luck!
Happy Running!
I've signed up for my first 50K, the Antelope Island Buffalo Run, in Utah on March 23. Check it out====> Antelop Island Buffalo Run
Did i mention it's my first? (*teeth chattering*)
Ddon't get me wrong, i'm as excited as hell at testing my endurance not only at this distance but on trail running as well. I've NEVER been considered a fast runner by ANY stretch of the imagination but recently when i learned that you basically take your average road pace and add 3-4 minutes? Well, now i'm just getting scared whether or not i'll finish in the 10 1/2 hour course limit. But i'm still willing to try!
There's just so much to learn and consider.
I live in Texas at around 550 feet above sea level. This event starts at 4,200 with it's highest point around 5,000.
I'm a newbie to both trail running and 50K so i've learned there's new course etiquette i need to learn. You mean i can't just run on the sidewalk when i'm passing or being passed?
Drop bags! What the hell do i put in them and how many do i need????
And, so, so , so much more!!!!
So, yeah. Fear! Trepidation! Excitement! Anticipation! among other feelings are plaguing me at the moment. Wish me luck!
Happy Running!
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