Marathon training starts this week! Specifically, yesterday. There is a part of me doing cartwheels all over the place; there is also a part full of negative self talk. I am not quite sure what happened at mile 7 in San Francisco, but it is going to be my demon to conquer in the upcoming months.
All I could think after meeting with my new training group: at some point in the next four months, I am going to break down. It will probably involve tears – of the loud, sobbing variety. The other option is a full-blown tantrum: less tears & more fisticuffs with inanimate objects. In the middle of a long run. On a trail. In front of the whole world. At least that is how I have pictured it in my head.
Lizard brain – you’re on vacation until further notice.
Because this runner girl needs to cross the finish line. Okay, maybe need is a bit strong. I want to cross the finish line. I need it for my sanity. I do not want to be swept from the course because I don’t meet the time limit.
{Note to self: your first race at a new distance should not have a time limit.}
Not only will I be über-focused on my training & all things related, I also have to figure out how to run 26.2 miles sans music. Not being able to run without music may be the hardest part of training & my event. Starting this weekend, I will be running without musical motivation on my long runs. I’m already freaking out over the lack of music for a short six mile run Saturday.
Perhaps to my benefit, I have read it is easier to run without music on scenic routes. Big Sur is gorgeous; come race day, it may be my saving grace. Until then, I am going to find distraction elsewhere. {Or a way to fashion wireless earplugs for my sunglasses.}
Good-bye iPod. I’ll see you again on Sunday.
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01.11.12 at 2:08 pm
tatumann
Whoa… why no music? Course rules?
01.11.12 at 2:19 pm
niki b
Yes. Course rules. I didn’t think much of it when I registered because it was far in the future. But sometimes my music is the only thing to get me through a run.