Wonky Weather and Race Goals

This is going to be a short post because its been a long day and I'm exhausted.

Checking the forecast for this weekend (Niagara Marathon) is a little unnerving. One day its sunny, the next its raining. Currently they are calling for a high of 13, with part cloud/Sun/light rain. Perfect! Only one scary tidbit, 45km/hr wind, let's hope its at my back.

Today we have rain/snow sleet in Whitby! Yuck! Regardless of the weather, I am going to try my best. I have trained for this, I can do it. At least its not going to be warm and humid!

In terms of goals, I have just one: get a PR. I know I can, I just have to go out slow. I want to enjoy the race and the scenery, I have never crossed a border by foot before.

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On The Taper

Tonight I went out for a 6K recovery run, and began to have a little bit of tapering anxiousness. Reading all of these race reports makes me want to just get out there and race! It didn't help that it was a nice cool evening, and I just felt like taking off. I have a 10K tempo on tap tomorrow though, so I held off.
Training Plan
Mon-rest
Tues- 6K recovery
Wednesday -10K tempo
Thursday - rest
Friday - rest
Saturday- 12K race pace
Sunday - 6K recovery

Also, I would like to introduce Christy from Run Like a Girl. Christy is training for her first full marathon (Disney 2008), and I also know her in real life from Bootcamp class and she is a super person and runner! Drop by her site and wish her a warm welcome!

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After a slew of Mediocre Races

I am ready..






Ready for what, you ask......





Ready to Beat this:





No more excuses, no more whimping out. I am Ready. Bring on Niagara.

*Clears throat* End chest beating.

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Welcome to the Fall!

Yesterday I procrastinated until 3:00 to go out for my 32K (20 miler) run. I headed out slightly stiff and sore from the 10K run I had the previous day, but I knew I had to do it. As I headed out to Heber Down conservation area, it started to rain, and I scolded myself for not getting up and running earlier, but I trudged along.

It continued raining for about 30 minutes, but then suddenly, as if by devine intervention, the clouds parted and I was greeted with sunshine and glorious, cool yet bright sunshiney weather. I ran into the conservation area which was bursting with fall colour. It was breathtaking, water glistened on the leaves reflecting colour, pine needles looked like glass, and the air was fresh and clean. My mood was elevated and I glided along.

Here is a bridge I run over:

I ended up having a great long run with a great pace, making me feel energized and ready to for my next marathon. Just the motivation I needed!

I LOVE fall running!

Training Plan for this week

Monday -Rest

Tuesday - 6K (recovery pace), hot yoga

Wednesday -8K track intervals (I have yet to decide what)

Thursday - Hot Yoga

Friday - 10K tempo

Saturday- rest

Sunday -22K race pace

Next Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving. Hubs and I are thinking of joining the Nacho triathlon team for a two hour Thanksgiving bike ride followed by a potluck. Should be fun.

Have a great week everyone! Thanks for reading!

Canadian Blogger Gals Video

Tonight I went to download the photo we asked one of the race pace bunnies to take (they were at the expo for Q&A), and I discovered that what was supposed to be a photo was actually a video that was accidentally taken. I wondered when there was no flash!! LOL. Its brief, but I laughed when I watched it.

Honorary Woo-Hoos and Lily.

Still seeing no flash, I went over to help her.

ROFLMAO!! BTW Lily, I love your shoes!!

On a side note, I am officially registered for the Niagara Falls International Marathon. I know who to come to feed my addiction. :) Thanks for the encouragement!

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