I just finished my bi-weekly call with Coach Bennett and I’m feeling so positive and fired up I wish I could run now! We talked about my last few training runs this week and how to approach Saturday’s race. But beyond talking race strategy, the biggest gift Bennett gave me this morning was to help me reflect on this training cycle — to remind me of the challenges he put before me and how far I’ve come since we started.Ā He says things in such a calm, matter-of-fact way that you can’t help but feel confident.
So I am ready to see what tomorrow brings. My goals?
- Execute a smart race strategy – especially avoiding going out too fast
- Run strong on the back half of the course
- PR (I’ve got A and B goals on this one)
- Finish the race without injury so I’m set up for the rest of my fall races
I’ll be heading down to the Cape this afternoon with my friend E once our kids get home from school. Looking forward to seeing the whole ZOOMA crew tonight at the “Mocktail Hour” sponsored by HINT water – should be a fun way to kick off the race festivities!
I hope you have a GREAT time at ZOOMA! I’ll be racing in Appleton, WI at the fox cities half. The weather looks amazing – can’t wait!
Thanks Bobbi! Good luck at Fox Cities!!
I’m racing in The Jailbreak tomorrow. Looking forward to it since I know it will be a PR as it is my first obstacle race.
Gotta love that built-in PR š Have fun!
Have so much fun! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
You are going to rock this Michelle!!!! I can’t wait to cheer wicked loud for you!!
We New Englanders are wicked awesome š
Have fun Michelle! Sounds like it might be a warm one (though not sure if the Cape will be immune) so drink up š
No races for me this weekend. Just a little 31 mile training run. Wanna trade??
You’ve got this!!! š
Woohoo! I hope you had one fantastic race!! Can’t wait to read all about it :).