So, I have not blogged in awhile. I have been busy training for the half. It is now one month away and I am entering panic mode. Shocking I know. What me, worry?
Physically and emotionally, I feel I am ready, but there are many variables I am nervous about. I ran a 20k last weekend (a half is a 21k) and did well, but that was a lower pressure event - less people, perfect weather. If I could just duplicate that day! I am going to list my concerns in the hope that writing them down will alleviate the hold they have over me.
1) Injuries - and avoiding them. My right knee is starting to hurt. I have never had this issue. I noticed it today during a 10 mile run. Normally, I am concerned with my left hamstring that I injured last year. It still bothers me. Since my mileage is starting to decrease as we taper, I am hoping this kneee problem will go away. In the meantime I will ice and elevate. This could also be due to my recent weight gain since I have had some bad food days.
2) Lack of sleep - huge issue. I have accepted that I probably will not sleep the night before the race, but I desperately need to sleep the 2-3 nights before. My sleep hygiene is perfect so all I can do is try to shut my mind off and get my zzzzzs - much easier said than done for me.
3) Weather - I need to stop worrying about things I cannot control. I am hoping it will not be humid, raining or windy. I have run in all three conditions, but I really do not want an added obstacle.
4) Food/weight - I have lost weight since training started, but not as much as I would have liked. I have slipped into a few bad food days in July & August. I need to cut out all the empty calories and stay on plan. The sugar cravings are still strong.
I guess that is all for now. I think I will start writing here more often to ease my mind.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
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