tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post7815324576657729867..comments2023-05-31T06:06:45.137-07:00Comments on Born and Read in Chicago: Change of (Marathon) Plans...Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14499042218367596631noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-56068524576098950212013-02-16T11:49:56.813-08:002013-02-16T11:49:56.813-08:00I saw your link on the RLAM fb page. :)
I made t...I saw your link on the RLAM fb page. :) <br />I made the same decision this week, to bow out of my next marathon. I fell absolutely in love with long distance when I started marathon training the fist time, and knew the second I crossed that finish line that I wanted to do more. I have been waiting and working toward it since my baby was born last summer and anxiously looking forward to the chance to do it again. I picked a March marathon in a warmer location a few hours south of me to keep my motivation up through the winter. My A race is one coming up in May, but I found a way to squeeze one in for March and another for April. It's been a rough winter. Between baby who doesn't understand the allure of sleep, sick kiddos, sick me and just crazy life, my training hasn't gone nearly as well as I wanted. I've been on track with distance of long runs, run in single digit temps, and even learned to not hate my treadmill. But as I looked at the 18mi on schedule for this weekend and took inventory of how exhausted I am right now (physically and mentally), I had to own up to the fact that my body just isn't ready for a March marathon. I could probably push through and make it happen, but my ITBand would likely revolt, I fear what that little tight spot on my calf might do, and that would probably derail my plans for the May marathon and my summer plans (including Ragnar!). <br />I'm totally bummed and that die hard part of me feels like a quitter. The sensible side of me knows that this is the best choice, especially for the long term, but I have this feeling like I'm somehow letting someone down. I'm not even sure who! lol <br />It's hard to let go of something big, especially when you've looked forward to it for so long. Marathon really is amazing, it is definitely something that changes you. But being ready for it is so important! You made the right choice, and hopefully the half will be the perfect race for you! If you decide to go for the marathon one day, awesome. If not, so what? One of the things about running is that it is so intensely personal. I need to remember that more often and run for myself and not to keep up with anyone else. <br /><br />(and sorry for all the rambling! Apparently I'm still processing my call to pull out and needed to talk it out. :P )<br />Cateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313815726428345524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-21532934872809086922013-02-15T09:40:52.508-08:002013-02-15T09:40:52.508-08:00You will know when the time is right. Glad I'...You will know when the time is right. Glad I'm not the only one who runs but has not run a marathon YET!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233962746998523770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-83992214144127492332013-02-15T09:20:28.454-08:002013-02-15T09:20:28.454-08:00Sorry to hear about this, I know you were pumped a...Sorry to hear about this, I know you were pumped about doing a marathon but you have exactly the right attitude and now you'll be able to enjoy your year not having to worry if training for a marathon will be the only thing you do this year :). Plus running Ragnar will be WAY more fun than a marathon...trust me ;)Marathon Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12212704228885941985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-52877552093289068492013-02-14T13:45:25.911-08:002013-02-14T13:45:25.911-08:00I was freaked about my first adjustment at the Chi...I was freaked about my first adjustment at the Chiropractor too! Are you seeing a Sports Chiro?<br />Good luck!Sarah, How My World Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555393900155490631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-56101252023303801422013-02-13T18:29:19.402-08:002013-02-13T18:29:19.402-08:00I'm very sorry about the switch to the half. S...I'm very sorry about the switch to the half. So very frustrating. I look forward to seeing you in Eugene though, full or not!Average Woman Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552228589984570963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-82383057901700460782013-02-13T17:23:36.662-08:002013-02-13T17:23:36.662-08:00I was sidelined in December and decided to pull ou...I was sidelined in December and decided to pull out of my first marathon, which would have been this weekend. Even though I was only out 2 1/2 weeks, I didn't feel confident in my training. Keep the attitude that even though you may not be doing the one you were training for, there will be others. Taking care of your body is most important!Reginahttps://www.lifes-run.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-17640654723317369182013-02-13T16:05:00.421-08:002013-02-13T16:05:00.421-08:00I love that you pointed out it feels like everyone...I love that you pointed out it feels like everyone is doing marathons and ultras - I feel the same way. I think that's partly why I let myself get talked into CIM last year. It went well, but I was CRANKY about it during training. You are doing the right thing to rest and recover, taking shorter distances does not make you less of a runner! Notice there are no marathons on my race schedule right now either... :) Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086887061737386391noreply@blogger.com