Today, marks one month until:
I'm ready to run it. My goal is to break 2 hours. I want to be a rock-star like Megan! Hopefully I can kick up my training a notch for the next month and rock Savannah!
So...I realize I have not talked about running much lately.
A couple Saturdays ago, I ran the Miracle Miles 15k. It was a horrible race for me, minus meeting Paula & Michelle.
The race didn't start until 7:30. In Florida, that's no good. We ran directly into the sun, it was humid, hot and after mile 5, I wasn't feeling it. at. all. Florida runners just aren't made to run more than 4-5 miles when the sun is out March-December 15. It's just a fact. I don't do well with the whole heat and humidity thing when it comes to running anyway. I ended up averaging a 10:00/mile throughout the race. A couple years ago, I would have been thrilled to be able to do that and run 9 miles. Now, I am not. I have to run 9:00's and under to reach my 1/2 marathon goal. I know bad races happen...I've had a few, but it bummed me out and I felt like all my training did nothing for me. I know that's not the truth, but it's how I felt.
So...that's why I haven't talked about running in a while. I'm over my pity party now thankfully! I had a good speed workout on Monday and am doing a tempo run today, so I'm back in the saddle again! The weather has been much more kind to us this past week and being outdoors is bearable, and shall I even say, enjoyable?? Hopefully I didn't jinx myself saying that.
Dear Savannah Weather on November 5th,
Please cooperate for this race. If it could be in the high 40's-low 50's at start, I would love it (and you) very much. You might become one of my favorite cities if I PR there. Just sayin'...
Yours truly,
Christina
What are your ideal race conditions?
What races do you have coming up??
7 comments:
Amen, girl. That race was awful. And I am sending out the same message to Savannah. As long as I have cool weather and a normal tummy, I am good to go.
Please sign my name to that too!
Gah - I can't believe I'm going to be running a marathon in a month.
And I'm cheering you on for your sub-2. You've got it in you!
Sorry you didn't have a great race, but you're going to do great in Savannah!
I love running in cold weather...SOOOOO much better than heat!
Y'all look TOO happy.... Love the shirt btw! You got this girl!!! Enjoy Savannah and the cool weather!!!
YAY! You'll do great, I can feel it already! I'm sending good vibes your way :)
you will totally do great but yeah i feel ya on running in the heat... ugh no good!
I just found your blog and I'm loving it! I don't run nearly as often as I should, but my ideal conditions are dry weather in the 50s. Unfortunately, it rains an awful lot where I'm from. Have a great week!
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