I wrote most of this earlier this week, but here is my list of what I am and am NOT planning on doing before/during tomorrow's half marathon:
I AM planning on...
-Running with my ipod again. Zoning out is an art.
-Attempting a PR. Even though I'm running a mile higher in altitude. I've trained in it. Last time I was training around 9:30-10:00 min/miles. This time I tried to stay around 9:00-9:30. Crossing my fingers for a sub 8:30 min/mile average this race.
-Using GU gels again. Get at me, energy.
-Drinking water/gatorade at each station. Even if just a little.
-Carbing up the two nights before the race. Bring it, spaghetti.
-Having fun and enjoying the race, regardless of how well I'm running. Live music along the way? Running through a fire station? Sounds like a party to me.
-Scope out a parking spot the night before...which I just did. Might be a lil tricky, but hopefully if I get there early enough I'll be fine.
I am NOT going to...
-Get mad if I don't set a PR. There's always next time.
-Stay with a pace setter. I'll go on how I'm feeling...not try to stay at a certain pace the whole time.
-Use my own GPS/pace tracker...I'd rather not know how my pace is...otherwise I might get overconfident or discouraged. I trust I can pay attention to how I feel and know how much I can push myself without burning out too soon.
-Drink so much water the morning of. Last time I had to make a bathroom stop at mile 2.
-Wear shorts. They bugged me the whole race last time. Running capris it is.
-Run faster than my target pace when I'm feeling good. Save it, Kirsten.
-Walk. I made it last time without walking at all. It's not even an option.
-Force it if my hip hurts too badly. Again, there's always next time. Don't play tough girl. Not worth it.
So, we'll see how it goes :)
Well?????? How was it???? Details, girl!!!
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