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Registration completed~ ” You are now registered for Bob Potts Marathon 2013”

Sunday, November 4, 2012 ~Winter Running Begins….9.6 miles: Long, Slow, Runs continue….

Clothing:  It was 48 degrees.  I had on Under Amour top and pants with hat and gloves.  I also had a jacket.  I guess I should have left the jacket at home.  I really did not need it and took it off after 2 miles.

Pre-fuel:  I did not have any tummy issues and my gluten-free and vegetarian diet seems to be working.  It is best for me to eat something small, fruit cup and nuts with coffee 2 hours with water prior to the work out and then use stored fat for fuel. 

Post-run:  I really did not have an appetite immediately after, but after a shower I managed to grab some dinner with Black olives as an appetizer then rice, veggies, soy protein, lots of water and glass of wine for the main meal.  I had a few M&Ms in trail mix as a small treat.

How did I feel:  Great!  I did not wear a watch, but had Nike app on phone for mileage.  I listened to my body and relaxed.

What did I learn:  Relaxation is so important.  I let my feet fall without forcing them to use a technique or pace.  Base mileage requires time and consistency.  I know this so I will focus enjoying the beauty in the long run. 

Goal Race:  I am registered for Bob Potts Marathon-May 2013  Goal is under 5 hours with shorter races between Jan 2013 and May 2013.  My best marathon time is 4:12 and best half is 2:00. 

Reality Check:  Bob Potts will be my first marathon since 2006 so I will train and set my goal accordingly. Though I have completed 10 marathons and 15 half marathons;  I want to feel “fully trained.”  Rushing into a “race” has never worked for me.  I just get anxious and have tummy issues so I will allow time to be on my side. I may enter a few low key marathons before Potts as “training runs,” but I really want to train for this one race.  In the past, I have never “raced” a lot and don’t plan on it now.  I will pick 3-5 key races throughout the year and truly run them as a race!  However, I do like to add a few registered runs   “sprinkled in” for feedback on how my training process is going.  The fun runs have always given confidence to trust what I am doing and maybe a cute T-Shirt.

Adventure: Peek at Ultra for second half a year of 2013 and more hiking, biking, kayaking~Yes and Swimming.

Winter training begins:  NOW!  It will be dark, lonely and slow, but worth it.

Time Management:  Stay Flexible with training especially with rotating shift work, but complete the plan.  Every long run can’t be Saturday or Sunday, but it is the cornerstone to distance running and endurance.   

Mantra:  Find Peace in the Process……



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