Ready To Go
I just finished my last long run before my first race of the year, next weekend’s Sporting Life 10k. I feel ready. Ready not only to run this race, but to get my race season underway. It’s time to get this shit going!
I haven’t had a race since mid September. I’ve felt a bit lost in the wilderness ever since then. Like I’m training without urgency. Like skipping a workout isn’t a problem, because race day is still so far away. Well not anymore. It’s time to kick off the 2014 season! I’m seriously excited about this!!!
I raced this same race last year – I wrote a pretty extensive race preview at that time. I don’t have much different to say this year as far as race previews go. The race is sold out this year – 28,000 runners expected. I can’t wait. Plus, I get to run again with my cousin, which I always enjoy. PLUS, this race last year is where I set my 10k Personal Best time (1:02:41) – and I kinda think I might have a shot at beating it this year. My weight is down about 10lbs since this time last year. My average running speed is :15 – :30 per km faster than it was this time last year. I’m not feeling ‘under-trained’, as I did this time last year (so says my race preview post from last year). And this is a course designed for Personal Best times:
All. Down. Hill.
Seriously excited. Seriously ready to go. Seriously ready to get this race season started!!!
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Hi there - thanks for stopping by! This blog is all about my journey as I change my lifestyle from couch potato to triathlete. It isn't easy, but it's worth it. I've caught the multi-sport bug! Join me as I try to race faster and be healthier - one step at a time!
Good luck! My first tri of the season is tomorrow and I’m excited and nervous all at the same time. I’m just not as ready as I’d like to be but hopefully this race will kick off my motivation to make this a definite come back season!
Good luck to you with your race tomorrow! I’ll be cheering for you!!