My thoughts on Painter's 1/2.... I'm confident I could DO it. But I've never ran a race where I haven't run the race distance in recent training. The longest I've run in the last month is 9-something. I hate to go out and race when I'm not prepared. BUT I think I may regret not taking the opportunity to run w/ you dear bloggies. SO- should I go out and just treat it as a fun run? I'm afraid I'll sorely disappoint myself w/ my time. Can I mentally tell myself its just a fun run and not get too bent out of shape when my time sucks? Tomorrow is the registration deadline for the reduced rate. I will decide by tomorrow!
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YOU GUYS ARE THE MOST SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS IN THE WORLD! Thanks so much for your encouragement! I'm gonna do it!!! I'm gonna run the half!! I'll register tomorrow! So who all will be there girls?! Michelle, Lybi?Marcie? Ruth? Amanda? Kim?Mik'L? I know I'm forgetting people... the more the merrier!
Sorry Michelle, didn't get my 1.5 hr. in. BUT I did get out there for an hour. 6 miles, 9:43 average. I forgot my IPOD- thought it would be grueling to run without it, but it was fine. I kept my mind busy by throwing in a few strides. I'm getting blisters?! Don't know what's that's all about? I definately need new shoes. I'm thinking about getting some tomorrow and running long in them Saturday. Am I crazy to attempt that? I usually wear Asics and they never give me blisters. But current pair are Saucony's. I thought I'd buy Asics again... So question:
Have any of you bought new shoes a week before a race? Did it work out for you?
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