Lou, (aka Mr. predawnrunner), MD, USA | Lou's Brews | lking@pobox.com
Marathon Iowa 2014
The Jogger
Marathon Maniac #3309
Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way - Run often and run long, but never outrun your Joy of running!
i'm lovin' it... MM#1949
Perch's Profile "I don't know if running adds years to your life, but it definitely adds life to your years." - Jim Fixx "The secret is to make in your mind possible what was not possible before. The secret is to make easy what was difficult, instead to make difficult what really is easy." - Coach Renato Canova
"Some are the strong, silent type. You can't put your finger on exactly what it is they bring to the table until you run without them and then you realize that their steadiness fills a hole that leaks energy in their absence." - Kristin Armstrong
Doug, runnin' cycling in Rochester, MI
"Think blue, count two, and look for a red shoe"
Mr. Chip & Mizz Rizzo
I hope the rest of you have better luck getting a good run in today!
~Mary
"My sunshine doesn't come from the skies,It comes from the love in my dog's eyes."
~unknown
http:www.rawleypointkennel.com
Nothing .... I did nothing .... other than try on my outfit for Sunday that is.
Last night during my 2 mile warm up, my legs to felt totally trashed and heavy and didn't think I would make it on my tempo miles, but after a couple of miles they came around and felt good. I still have a problem with running at my "planned" MP at 7:55. I always start off running by feel for a mile or so and end up at 7:30 pace. Then I say to myself "slow down dude" Then I settle into my next comfortable pace at 7:45 and that pace feels natural and good...I never feel right at 7:55, so I think I will compromise and make 7:50 my goal MP. But we will see I guess race day, and what coach was to say about this. I swear with this being my first Marathon I feel totally lost, but know I have it in me to run well...just feel uncertain about some things. And thank goodness for my Garmin, to keep my goal pace in check duing my race.
Renee the dog
GOALS 2012: UNDECIDED
GOALS 2011: LIVE!!!
Marathon Maniac #957
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."
Then we went to the Desert of Maine, a 30-acre desert just a few miles from the ocean. It's so funny to see big sand dunes with autumn colors and pine trees right next to them!
You are going through the same pre-race jitters that we all go through especially before your first marathon.