bc i need to talk about everything, i'm using this space to talk about my workouts and general training experience as i train for three endurance events that are completely new to me in 2010. perhaps if i record my goings on here, my friends will not have to put up with my boring ramblings. i decided to start tracking my training for the national half and eventually for the other two endurance races i'm taking on (gulp) this year.
i also would love for roosk and anyone else who is training for the national half (or anything!) to join in. I think its great motivation to share stories and accomplishments. i know i have been inspired on more than one occasion by 'listening in' on similar discussions. so, if you'd like to join me, send a note to anne dot paterson at gmail dot com or just use the 'submit' link below.
if i'm all alone, it will still serve its purpose to protect the ears of those who love me:)
first stop, the national half marathon,
march 20, 2010
next stop, philly livestrong century,
aug 21-22, 2010
and then, nation's tri,
sept 12, 2010
my 2010 training plan
This weekend’s long run is going to be so long. And hilly. And hurt-y. I’m already feeling it in my quads.
Don’t Worry: Relax. It’s nothing you haven’t done before. And that hurt means you’re making progress and getting stronger. It’s called training, champ.
Be Happy: Won’t it be nice after the run to take a shower, make some pancakes, and plop down with the Sunday paper? Ahhh.
I’ve been training so long for this race. What if I miss my goal by a lot? Or, worse, by a little?
Don’t Worry: Relax. There will be other races, and other goals. And any goal that you’re guaranteed to attain isn’t much of a goal, is it?
Be Happy: At least you’re healthy and strong enough to be racing in the first place. Many, many people out there are not. You’re one of the lucky ones.
~runnersworld
the last sentence pretty much sums it up. we are lucky to be out there!
annnnnnd now bobby mcferrin is in my head.
here’s a little song i wrote,
you might want to learn it
note for note,
don’t worry,
beeeeeeee haaaaaaaaappy,
be happy now….