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I’ve talked very little on the blog about what exactly I want to accomplish at the Goofy Challenge and I think that’s because for the longest time I didn’t know. I kept running three different scenarios through my brain:
Now obviously, number three is the option that is most appealing to me but it’s also the least practical. I have NO idea how my legs are going to feel when I wake up on Sunday and I have a tendency to get excited during races and may run too fast during the half. I also didn’t use the special Goofy training plan (I wanted to test out Advanced Marathoning before I used to for Boston) so I’m very well trained for a marathon but not back-to-back double digit races.
Add to that the fact that my foot started bugging me about 3 weeks ago so I drastically cut back on speed work and that I’m pretty positive I had a lovely bout of food poisoning yesterday (that I’m still getting over)…. Basically, I have no idea how I will perform this weekend!
And you know what? I’m totally okay with that. For awhile I wasn’t seeing the forest for the trees, I was focusing so much on Disney that I forgot that Boston is the end goal and Disney was always intended to be a fun run.
So am I going to go and run my little heart out? Of course. Am I going to be upset when my marathon time is slower than my potential? Hopefully not.
Has anyone done the Goofy Challenge? I would love some last minute tips!
Have you ever had a near perfect training cycle? I’ve always experienced something- pain, illness, burnout during taper! Maybe I’m overreacting?
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I am happy you remembered FUN is the overall goal. Do you think you will stop for character pics? Maybe at the half?
I have not had the perfect training cycle. A lot of them have been coming off of injury. Or… too hot of summers. Yes. I am blaming weather. Ha ha ha.
kilax recently posted..Wordless Wednesday IV [1]
Yah!!! I’m so excited for you!!! Last summer was a near perfect training cycle except for the very beginning (started training with funky legs) and the end (foot flareup and a cold) but mentally I was totally in it.
Emily recently posted..WIAW
Good luck with both the half and the marathon! You are going to have so much fun!
Disney is such a magical place to run!
Are you going to any of the parks while you are there?
Jeni recently posted..Sunday Brunch: Inn Season Cafe
I LOVE this! this is going to be such an incredible experience I think you should enjoy it and not put the pressure on yourself!
sooooo soon!
I’ll be waiting for the “I’M FINISHED” text!
kelsey recently posted..A Number of Things
first of all – “run my little heart out” – your heart is obviously huge! just thought i’d make note of that first. second of all – i cannot wait to hear how this goes for you! i’m amazed that you can even think about doing it and i have absolutely loved reading about your training all along the way. you’ve been so smart with how you’ve handled your foot pain with training…you really are my go to blog when i need running advice
molly @ heart, sole & cereal recently posted..wiaw: traveling edition number one million
I’ve always gotten sick at least once during a training cycle. Usually miss out on a long run. Trained for Illinois marathon last yr and injured my knee 5 days before the race. total bummer.
Sarah recently posted..Things no one tells you about having a toddler
You are going to do great this weekend. I’m sure that your body can handle back to back races because your training plan seemed really intense! I do not have a perfect training plan. For my half marathon training that I am doing now I have had the flu once and a cold another time. I hope you have fun and enjoy the race as well
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Christina recently posted..Rest Day/Pretty Muddy Discount
Food poisoning?!? Oh no! Hope you’re feeling better.
You’re going to have a great time at this race–ENJOY! And run your little heart out!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..Orange Creamsicle (Green) Smoothie
Ahhhhh so so so soon! I hope you have an absolutely fabulous time, and I cannot wait to hear how everything goes for you!
I believe I had exactly one perfect training cycle, and that was when I did the Couch to 5K for my first 5K. After that, there’s always been something…primarily shin splints over and over and over again, occasionally 1 billion degree days that make me hate running and life and general (I’m looking at you, Summer 2012…).
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions recently posted..Do All the Things
Good luck with the Goofy Challenge this weekend! I can’t wait to hear all about. I’ve always experienced something during a training cycle – I either end up with an injury or an illness or the race doesn’t go according to plan. Sometimes I think we forget that running and racing should be fun. And you’re right – the end goal is Boston!
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted..WIAW #39: FitKit Review {What I Ate Wednesday}
You are going to rock if my friend seriously. Here is the thing (completely objective) whatever you say now…it will be tested on race day. Let your legs do their thing, you can sit and make strategies but if you aren’t feeling it-you aren’t or if you are feeling way to good to hold back don’t. I’d say let it all fall into place. You are completely prepared and ready to go.
HollieisFueledByLOLZ recently posted..Training and Eating
awww I’m excited for ya! I’m sure it will be fantastic
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear recently posted..I Survived!
I’m so excited for you!!!!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats recently posted..WIAW–Speedy Style + Pretty Muddy
You’re going to do great!!
Don’t let taper get to you mentally, you are ready!
I’m convinced there is no such thing as a perfect training-cycle, life will always be getting in the way, but that’s what makes the unpredictable journey so much fun
GOOD LUCK this weekend!
I say follow your legs, listen to them and you won’t go wrong. Take the half-mara a little easy, and kick that marathon’s bootay!!!
xoxo!
Lizzy recently posted..The flu & goals for 2013…
I cannot wait to hear how the Goofy Challenge goes, I’m sure you’ll do great! I definitely understand your anxiety regarding getting too tired to run the marathon. I think you have a great plan, though. Plus, your training has been awesome…you’re more than ready!
Megan @ runnningonjava recently posted..My kind of holiday {wiaw 1.9}
It’s totally legit to blame the weather, especially after last summer!
And I may stop– who should I stop for?
Mentality is SUPER important!
Thanks, Jeni!
I’ll definitely send it your way– and maybe a character pic or two
Aww thanks, Molly!
Oh no, did you run?
Thanks, Christina! I hope your training is going well.
Thanks, Michelle! I’m definitely feeling a little bit better- no fever so that’s good.. I was nervous that I had caught the extreme flu bug that’s going around!
Summer 2012 was brutal!
Thanks, Sarah! I always have something come up too, I think that’s just life!
That’s great advice! Thanks Hollie!
Thanks, Jess
Thanks Katie
Thanks, Lizzy! You’re right, taper is totally getting to me!
Thanks, Megan!
Don’t let the taper get to you…. I was feeling the exact same way this fall before Monumental marathon. But the Advanced Marathon is solid, so trust your training!! Good luck- I am excited to read the recap!
Have a great time, and I know you are going to do swimmingly! I’m looking forward to the recap, which will say you totally kicked some hiney.
Brittani recently posted..2013 goals
Thanks, Erin!
Haha thanks Brittani- I hope so!