1.2.2006 - It's really happening.
Today I about had a panic attack...I realized that my marathon...my first marathon ever...my third "official" race...is NEXT WEEKEND. Next weekend as is...not this Sunday...but next. It's a VERY freaky sensation. I'm excited. And nervous. And scared. I go to bed 11 more times...then I'm in Arizona. 13 more times...and it's race day. And I've got so much to do between now and then. I'm sure I'll pack and repack my bag at least a half dozen times. I must remember to pack EVERYTHING I need for race day in my carry on bag. ...and find something to do/read to keep my mind preoccupied on the plane. Work is going to be insane this week. So much on our plate right now...which I'm sure will make time zip by even faster.
Sheesh...this is going to be here before I know it. This crazy lil' idea of mine 5 months ago...it's finally hitting its apex. I'm almost to the top. It's all almost over. Who would've guessed it would zip by so quickly.
I want to share the course elevation with you fine folks. It appears to be fairly flat. Hopefully
nothing that'll get to my knees like the course down at Waterfall Glenn does. There are a few inclines that make me a wee bit nervous, mostly because I can't imagine how they really pan out without actually SEEING it. Namely Miles 5-12...they seem to be going up. Hrmmm...that's a good distance to be moving UP. Granted, it's a total of 100 feet or so over 7 miles...but I just can't fathom how that works out without seeing it...without actually running it. Ya know? I'm glad that the last few miles...18-on, are ALL DOWNHILL. And from the race map, it looks as if we run into Sun Devil Stadium to finish the race.
So yah...that's my race. We'll see how it all pans out! :) Now I just need to keep my nerves calm between now and next week. I need to convince myself that I'm not allowed to get all nervous and freak out until...hmm...Next Wednesday seems like a good day...let's see if I can hold myself to it!! :)
-B
Sheesh...this is going to be here before I know it. This crazy lil' idea of mine 5 months ago...it's finally hitting its apex. I'm almost to the top. It's all almost over. Who would've guessed it would zip by so quickly.
I want to share the course elevation with you fine folks. It appears to be fairly flat. Hopefully
nothing that'll get to my knees like the course down at Waterfall Glenn does. There are a few inclines that make me a wee bit nervous, mostly because I can't imagine how they really pan out without actually SEEING it. Namely Miles 5-12...they seem to be going up. Hrmmm...that's a good distance to be moving UP. Granted, it's a total of 100 feet or so over 7 miles...but I just can't fathom how that works out without seeing it...without actually running it. Ya know? I'm glad that the last few miles...18-on, are ALL DOWNHILL. And from the race map, it looks as if we run into Sun Devil Stadium to finish the race.So yah...that's my race. We'll see how it all pans out! :) Now I just need to keep my nerves calm between now and next week. I need to convince myself that I'm not allowed to get all nervous and freak out until...hmm...Next Wednesday seems like a good day...let's see if I can hold myself to it!! :)
-B
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 8:43 PM
2 Camper Comments:
Oh please! you are SO money!
Uphill and downhill is noticeable, but only an issue if it's a steep grade. If you have something that is truly up or down hill, focus on stride.
Keep your stride rate the same, and shorten the length as you go uphill. You'll slow down, but won't break your rhythm. On the downhill, let gravity work, but land softly. Generally, we pound too hard when we're going downhill.
It looks level enough, you'll be fine.
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