I think I’m feeling a bit of post race blues. I didn’t run yesterday, but not because I felt in any way like I couldn’t. My legs were a bit tired, but not at all sore. I spent three hours with Shoo and a classmate walking around the (very hilly) National Zoo with no issues.
So, yeah, physically I feel fine.
Mentally? I feel lost.
I’ve had a big year so far.
5 half marathons in five days? Check
Girls’ weekend half marathon? Check
Working Nike Women Half Marathon? Check
Rock the Frederick Running Festival races? Check
And boom! I’m done.
Don’t get me wrong. I have big future goals:
- 6 more half marathons in 2013 for a total of 13 (but none are actually paid for/scheduled)
- Another 5 in 5 in spring of 2014 (but no info is available for me to obsess about yet)
- Going for Venus status in Half Fanatics in 2014 with the 13 halves in 79 days option (not a lot of info for spring 2014 out there yet to even see if this is possible without major travel)
But I have nothing concrete on the calendar and nothing even “potential” until October. I don’t like it and for the moment I’m feeling lost and in need of a goal.
Perhaps I should make a goal to actually clean my house…
What goals are you working on? What do you do when you are between “big things”?
Maybe you should do an ultra – you definitely have the running base and the ability to run on tired legs!!
Uh. Ma. Gah. Seriously?? You have the ultimate goal of the 50 states, hello!! This blue feeling will wear off in a day or so 😉
I know how you feel – I immediately finish a race and think how much more I could do…this weekend’s 10-miler made me think I might be able to do a marathon someday.
But then ‘real life’ and cleaning the basement DOES rear its ugly head!!
As for you…if you get bored…start googling triathlons 😉 They’re even MORE addictive because there is endless gear you can buy for all three disciplines…shopping, anyone??
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I know exactly how you feel. Right now I am abut to run a marathon and have a few more goals after that but in between I feel lost. I think house cleaning is a great option.
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Maybe it’s time to figure out which of the 6 halfs will be your “A” race for the rest of 2013, then plan a training plan for it?
I wish there was more info out already on the Riverboat Series. I’m ready to research it.
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I know exactly how you feel.
I think once you actually have stuff planned out you will feel better?
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Being between races/goals can be hard. I usually have something planned we ahead to try and prevent the “down time blues” but it still comes in some way shape or form. I like to have my big goals (races) and little goals in between to keep things moving and help keep me motivated. Some of those little goals will be non-running related, helps distract you in the mean time until it’s time to ramp up for the running goals. Maybe remodel a room in the house, or take a trip to visit friends or family somewhere. Little things to distract you and eventually your mind will wander back to running and you will be ready to train again!
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I schedule events so I don’t have to clean house. But seriously, my off season starts about mid October and goes through till about May so I rely on my running group just to keep me focused. I have two runs with them each week and that’s enough to keep my head in the game.
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