Sunday, April 29, 2007

Motive, Bison Stampede


Its official. I've decided to do a half marathon. My goal is to finish in under 4 hrs so I can get the finisher medal. Other than that, my goal is to not die.

Its in November. Chuys 5K is May 12th - two weeks!!!!!!

EDIT: I failed tonight :(
I didn't wake up in time this morning to do my 5k at the park so I decided to do it this evening. I went there with the goal to do the whole thing, jogging slow, without stopping. Not only did I have to stop, I had to walk about half of it.

Two reasons:
1. I'd been drinking Sobe Lean all day instead of water and I could taste it as my chest was tightening up.
2. I went too early and it was still super hot and the sun was in my face. I guess I'm not ready for heat running yet.

So I overheated. I'm not sad about it, but I'm mad at myself because I knew better. I should have waited to go until 7 instead of 6, but I wanted to get it done so I could get other things done tonight. :(
I came home defeated and ran a bit in my neighborhood, but I'm not giving up. I'm just smarter now and better aware of my immutable limits.

1 comment:

Missy said...

The stampede is awesome. HowieMaui lives near the actual course so I can take you over there to do some hill training. I am so proud of you. You are going to complete the 13.1 miles - you know it!