Hello!
How was your week? Did you hit your goals? still crushing the resolutions? I have completed several great workouts this week. they were challenging but doable and i felt great, especially on the run portion.
Today, i also had a client complete her 3rd marathon!! i was so excited for her. She killed her training, she hasn't had an issue with some niggling injuries, and she was feeling mentally and physically strong. Her race was in southern california, and at sea level. That was a strong bonus coming from elevation.
Then the weather took a turn.
Due to weather, no spectators.
She watched her sub 4 go by... but she finished. It wasn't her slowest, but it wasn't the PR she had hoped. But when i asked her if she wanted to try again, without hesitation, she responded, "oh yes." I know she was also thinking she could possibly bust out a BQ if everything lined up... so when she said yes, it made my heart sing. I am sooooooooo proud of her. And after my few successful runs, i am now searching for a full. hahaha! not the most logical, but meh... sometimes that is how i roll. For reference, I decided to run my first full after a 7 mile run with some ladies in our town. That was the furthest i had ever run. I decided it felt great, and i loved "long" distance. hahahahhhahahahah 7 isn't truly long... this i now know. But i do like long runs. it takes me 3-5 miles to warm up, so 8-16 is ideal for me. My point is, that one day of running can make or break it, and you just hope that that day isn't a race day. i am a bit heart broken that she didn't crush her goal, we live in a place with wind/rain/elements etc, but I know some people need the crowd energy and other racers to help pull them along. I think for her next race we will discuss some tactics and possibly how to choose events that at least have some of what you need, if it is crowds/more racers etc. this event was small, and maybe that isn't great for her. I am such an in my head runner, you could drop me on an isolated island and if there are fuel stations, porta potties in case, I'm good! I also think she lives by her watch, so maybe have her do some runs more on feel. Running by the watch zaps energy, and when running long distance you need all of your energy. Also, i think she needed to have a more solid base. she signed up for this race to get herself back to running. I really feel that if you want to pr you need to have the base, then begin the plan. of course one can train and be successful for a full in 16 weeks, but most people need the base. Especially, since she doesn't necessarily cross train or maintain a level of fitness when not running. These are factors i will try to encourage and enforce the next go around. Run and learn.
So in my search, i found a Runrevel full in chilliwack BC. Has anyone done any run revel race? Has anyone done this one inparticular? Any info would be great!! Tomorrow is Sunday, a great day to end/start a successful workout week!
