Last Longish Run Before Boston
Today I myself in a familiar place. I have done the work to prepare for my marathon. I adhered to my original training plan for the most part with a few minor deviations. All in all the training has gone well.
I haven’t run a marathon since 2004. The longest I have ran in the last 4 years prior to marathon training is 13.1 miles. I have ran a lot of half marathons over the last 4 years, maybe too many. I ran 5 half marathons in 2006 and became injured. I shouldn’t have run the last one. I began developing plantar fasciitis but continued to train. I kept thinking I could train through it and then recover afterwards. This reminds me of a recent post from Sportsminded. He describes two different personality types. Apparently, I lean towards someone with high global self esteem which means that I believe I am less susceptible to injury in-spite of contradicting information. I sometimes ignore pain and push through it.
Hopefully, I have learned a thing or two about myself after 13 years of running. Sometimes less is more. I have a clearer understanding of what my body is capable of. The marathon has humbled me. I admit I’m human and I can’t always guarantee how my body will respond. I’ve learned to listen carefully. I’m not perfect and I still make plenty of mistakes like continuing to run with a blister, which is almost gone. Thank goodness.
Now is the time to run easy, increase my carbohydrate intake and prepare for my race. I have to trust that I’ve done everything that I can. I won’t increase my fitness at this point. I sometimes feel sluggish during the last week before a big event because I am not training hard. I miss the outlet of intense work outs, but I know that I need the rest. It’s count down time….and I am ready for Boston!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 04/13/2008
- Time: 07:00:00
- Total Time: 1:26:00.00
- Average Heart rate: 150
- Max Heart rate: 168
- Calories: 720
- Distance: 9 miles
- Average Pace: 9:33.25/mile
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
9 comments:
Hey Sister — How’s your blister???
It’s getting better. Thanks!
I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to read your race report!
Only 7 days to go. Good luck at Boston.
Best of luck! if you are one who believes that you make your own luck then you will soon find out how lucky you are. You inspire all of us. A nutritionist once told me that athletics and fitness do not build our character, rather they reveal our character. Let us know how it goes next week, we’re all waiting.
Best of luck at Boston Lisa! You are going to do great! I’ll be rooting for you!
thanks for the welcome! i am hoping to run the LA marathon in 2009, so i have lots of time to get ready. the training just started last week, but i am liking it so far. good luck in boston! you’re fast!
Hi,
Thanks for welcoming me to sweat365!! Good luck at Boston and awesome for raising money, kudos! You will do great. Just keep that runner mentality in your focus the whole race and most importantly enjoy it! A friend of mine is running Boston as well and this is his 2nd time there and just 6 years ago he was told his muscles may never function properly again or even allow him to stand for long periods of time. Six years later he has run 6 marathons soon to be 7 and has run an amazing time of 3 hours and 32 seconds. Anything is possible so go for it and dream big. Again good luck and help keep me positive in getting back into shape!
G’luk for the race. Having watched your training through your writing, I almost feel as if it’s me that’s going to Boston this weekend. Thankfully it’s not - it’s YOU (wooo wooo wooooo!).
Have a brilliant race.
Will we be able to track your progress around the course through the wonders of Technology?