Running has been going great. Tuesday when I left work, I had a pair of new shoes waiting for me when I got home! Whoo hoo! I have been wearing my two pairs of Asics Gel Nimbus 12's, and they are awesome for long runs, but on my shorter runs and track work outs I have really wanted something lighter. These are pure JOY to run in ;)
Which brings me to the title of the post: re-evaluating. As I'm sure you have read numerous times here, my goal this year was to BQ again at Long Beach. It's still my goal, but something has shifted. I want to really tackle Tahoe more than I want to BQ. I know that sounds crazy but it's true (and technically I'm already qualified). LB is just three weeks after Tahoe - I'm not sure I can RACE both. I'm gonna give it my all but I'm not going to beat myself up mentally if I reach LB and realize that it just isn't going to happen. I'm even willing to wait and change to the half if I need to. I want to run and race for a long time - I don't want to end up injured or better yet - reach mile 18 of LB and just hate running. So, I've re-evaluated my goals for the year and I can honestly say I'm content. I'm going to give it my all but not beat myself up over anything lost. Healthy, no? Hahaha!
I ended last week with a total of 61.5 miles again. Yes, Marlene - just a half mile short of a 100K week! I actually felt really good all week. My knees are not killing me too bad and my paces have, for the most part, been right where they need to be. This is another heavy week for me before I start a small taper. I am also running the Buffalo Stampede 10 miler in Sacramento on Sunday so I have moved my long run to Wednesday this week to allow enough time to recover and still race. I'm really enjoying this training cycle but I'm ready for October to get here!
Today is my first day of really working from home! So excited to get the ball rolling! And shhhhh! Don't tell my hubbs, but I'm just as excited to be able to schedule my runs around my work schedule and not any crazy boss'! A seriously big perk!!
I'm off to catch up with all of you!!! I hate being away for so long!! Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend!
Happy Tuesday and Happy Running Peeps!
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I know that you are going to do awesome regardless of how you approach these races. Great job on the mileage last week!
First - great mileage last week.
Second - I'm intrigued by your Saucony racing flats. I also run in the Nimbus (one pair Nimbus 11, one pair Nimbus 12), and have contemplated some flats, but not really sure what to get. How did you end up choosing the Saucony since they're technically stability shoes, versus the neutral Nimbus. The color on the ones you have is awesome.
That is a huge week, even if it's 0.5mi short of 100K. ;)
Exciting plans to really go at it at Tahoe. Good luck!!!
I totally get this- I have re-vamped my race schedule too. It sucks but the long term is more important. Good luck!
Ni job on the miles and the runs, chica!! Your new shoes will make you speedier, too :). I meant to email you before you got them to try the Saucony Kivaras as they are the new "it" light shoe, and are a neutral shoe, like your Nimbus'. Sorry I never got to that, but sounds like your new ones are working well - yay! Enjoy your first day of true freedom.
xoxo
YES! I love those fasttwitch 4's too. I wore them on Sunday at my 20K. :)
Ok, so are you starting your own business as a personal accountant? Bc I need one. Email me at michelle.simmons08@yahoo.com. :)
wow! 61.5 miles!! i've never ran over 50 before in 1 week but i'll be going over that real soon since i'm running a 50 miler in November.
Got any good ideas on where we should go in Cali? if so, please share!
GOod luck with your upcoming races! you definitely have the right attitude! and i love those new shoes!! :-)
thake care!
Glad you had fun in Tahoe and your race plan sounds great! :) LOVE the new shoes!!
Miss you now that you aren't online at work. Ping me sometime when you're "working" from home! ;)
Very purdy new shoes--that reminds me I have to go order up like now...maybe my old shoes are making me tortoise-slow lately!
Good luck again with your new venture!
Good luck at Tahoe.
Another big mileage week. You are so ready for this marathon.
Those shoes look really cool.
61.5 miles?? You're an animal. I do love your shoes. I used to have them in orange. Unfortuantely, unlike you, I did wear them for long runs and that wasn't too smart. Good luck on your races!
Take it from me, working from home is much better than going into the office. My dress code, for instance, is not very restrictive. For me, shirts are optional :)
I'm very excited for you to branch out on your own and if you are half as dedicated to this as you are with your running, you're going to kick ass on this venture.
As far LB, trust your body. I know you know what's best for you, and running the LB Half won't be a bad thing. Damn, if I was faster, I'd say for us to conquer that course together :) Maybe you could give me a 10-minute head start and then we can cruise into the finish together.
Congrats on working from home! I'm jealous.
And good for you for focusing on what makes you happy. Now kick some ass in Lake Tahoe.
YIPPEE for your own schedule, I NEED to find a way to own my own business.
You will KNOW what you want to do when you get to the RACE.. Never know maybe you can RACE both..
HUGS!
Love the bright shoes, and your new plan on really focusing on Tahoe and then seeing how you feel. Smart!
SO jealous of the working from home. Of course, I would never get any work done. :)
Love the shoes! And Whoa! that's some kind of serious mileage!
Thinking positive thoughts for your new business. I think you'll rock!
I think this sounds like an awesome plan. It doesn't sound crazy to me - Tahoe sounds like a tough but great race, and you'll feel amazing when you whip its ass in a few weeks! get em girlie!
I love the weeks I get to work at home - running seems much more wonderful!
First from mileage obsessed Shelly. Wow! big miles. But I didn't note the "my knees aren't killing me too bad" comment. You are young! Don't over do it! Okay I know I am not your mom.
Your race approach. I think you should go after the Tahoe PR and just run Long Beach. If you are feeling it that day go for it if not no big deal. Really. No big deal. Get the goal that means the most to you and don't hurt yourself trying to have it all. If you go into LB with that attitude and the day goes your way than BQing would be icing on the cake but if the day isn't your then you won't have the let down.
Enjoy working from home!
Good luck on PRing at Lake Tahoe. Sounds like a challenging race (especially with all that UP UP UP). You are definitely one of those crazy runners the nonrunners are talking about!
good for you!! going for what you want is exactly what you should do. you've already BQ'd and now you have another challenge to go after. love it!
I appreciate your "I don't want to get to mile 18 and hate running" comment...I think that's ultimately why I dropped Marine Corps marathon training with an injury that was not quite crippling but very much present, and more so with every long run. Makes me feel like less of a quitter that others think the same thing.
Ohh, a little getaway to Tahoe sounds fabulous! Glad you were able to get away - a great way to end work.
I think you have a very healthy outlook towards with your goals. I love that as you get deeper and deeper into a training cycle you begin to see what you really want to get out of it. I have no doubt you will kill your Tahoe PR.
I am not quite to the point in training to run over 14/15 miles right now but if your hubby wants a break from bike duty I would be happy to ride with you!
Wow, what mileage! Amazing.
It seems smart to re-evaluate goals on an as-needed basis and I'm sure that whatever the tangible results, you'll be satisfied with your perfomances in both races.
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Awesome shoes, I like the color and style of it. Nice post too.
Ahh that transition period must be awkward when they know you are leaving. Good luck getting through it, you have some amazing opportunities waiting for you!
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