Steelhead being changed has made me take a look at the rest of the year and my race plan. My goal this year was to do a Half Ironman and a full marathon then make a decision of my "A" race for next year. Did I achieve the first part of that goal? Do I take a look at changing my training plan for Chicago Marathon and doing a HIM early in September?
My friend DeeDee ran the Chicago marathon last year. She was stopped and not allowed to finish. I felt bad because she had trained hard and deligently for this race. She also knows she would have finished if permitted to go on. I now truly understand how she felt. She did not sign up for another marathon to replace it.
I have done 3 marathons but never have felt like I conquered the distance. This year I am training with a club following a specific plan. I would love to focus and crack the 6 hour mark while feeling great.
This week is rest and recovery. I have this week to decide the direction that I will head.
My friend DeeDee ran the Chicago marathon last year. She was stopped and not allowed to finish. I felt bad because she had trained hard and deligently for this race. She also knows she would have finished if permitted to go on. I now truly understand how she felt. She did not sign up for another marathon to replace it.
I have done 3 marathons but never have felt like I conquered the distance. This year I am training with a club following a specific plan. I would love to focus and crack the 6 hour mark while feeling great.
This week is rest and recovery. I have this week to decide the direction that I will head.
Waddling and pondering my plan..................