This month has flown by as I madly juggle all of the balls I have in the air. Some days I predict things will completely fall on my head, but most of the time I manage to pull things out. As we approach the first of the fall ZOOMA races, I’m only mildly in panic mode. But it’s the last Friday of the month and time to join my buddy Marcia in the runfessional.
I have to runfess that this is the worst training season I’ve ever had for a marathon. I just can’t find my ability to care. At least in the past, I’ve at least been trying. Maybe because it’s my fifth MCM, which means I get into Runners Club when I finish. I think I might be suffering from a case of senioritis.
I must also runfess that I’ve totally given up on a training plan. I’m just going to try and run longer each week than I did the week before. (Folks, do not try this at home. Only the truly stupid train in this manner.) And yet, at the same time, I must runfess that I’m still planning to run the 24 hour race
I must runfess that I’m pretty psyched for post MCM running. One of my bosses just suggested that we plan a working weekend (none of our staff live in the same area) around me finding a race to run in Nashville or Atlanta. I mean, I know people find races when they are on work trips, but to actually have my boss tell me to find a race and then we’ll plan the meeting is pretty awesome! Now to find a race…
I must also runfess that I’m the runner’s version of the shoemaker’s children having no shoes. I’m working 5 races this fall. But I currently have no plans to run at any of them. In fact, I’m trying to figure out how to squeeze in a few training runs when I’m going to be on my feet for hours each day. Maybe I’ll just call all of that “time on my feet” ultra training.
My kids go back to school soon and dark beers are in the stores, so that has to mean cooler weather and found motivation is in my future, right?
I’m joining Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five 2.0 linkup and Marcia for Runfessions.
I’m envious of your upcoming MCM race, even if your training has not been ideal. I gotta get my buttocks (and my running shoes) there someday.
While training without a plan is not ideal, there is something to be said about the low-stress style of training. As long as you are getting in the miles I think you will be just fine!
Aren’t you always undertrained? Maybe that’s the secret to your success! Very cool on the work meeting!
I feel like we are all in the same boat, different situation! Now that I have my son settled in college, I’m shifting my focus to Zooma. Sure it’s only 2 weeks away, but what the heck? LOL
We lead parallel lives in so many ways. You won’t be the only one coasting to the finish of your marathon untrained. I use the coasting term loosely.
I am also planning to run MCM, and I can’t run at ALL right now! I am doing PT, and the therapist says I may start to run next week (1 mile!). I can do the elliptical, though, so at least I can keep my fitness up a little bit, but it’s not the same as running. It’s going to be a slowwww marathon!
Well having your boss tell you to find a race to run and pay for it sounds pretty amazing! I have no doubt you will pull off the MCM without a hitch. Hoping for cooler weather to arrive soon! That always helps w my motivation. We need a run together soon
SO… my boss looks me up and down when I have my running gear on (AFTER working hours) so I can go for a run immediately after work…. a disgusted look! So my jaw dropped when I read that yours wants you to look for a race around a working trip. Now THAT is just awesome. Wow, wow, wow!!!
I’d love a boss like that! To understand it all would be incredible 🙂 I hope you do get cooler weather for your motivation.
Oh wow, that is so awesome that your boss even cares about your running to suggest meeting in a race location! That is so cool. That must make you love your job even more!
I’m so sad I won’t be running MCM with you this year. But maybe you’ll decide to utilize your auto-entry next year and run with me. Eh? Eh? 😉
THat is awesome of your boss!