I Shall Overcome
The Napa Valley Marathon.
Yes.
I am going to attempt it again.
This will be the fourth attempt.
Attempt No. 1 - 1999, I was turning 30 years old 3 days after the run.
Attempt No. 2 - 2000
Attempt No. 3 - 2007
Attempt No. 4 - scheduled for 3/2/2008
My recent successes have me believing that I might just be able to beat this darn thing soon. All I want is a finish time that is in line with how well I trained. Last year, I trained very well, felt amazing during most of the 18 weeks of training, but succumbed to a bout of influenza in the final two weeks, leaving me a wee bit drained the day of the race. Additionally, warmer than usual race conditions + sushi the day before made for unpleasant bodily discharges.
My 18 weeks started yesterday. I officially made my decision today, but have yet to register. I will do so on Friday. Anybody wish to join me?
W just told me, "I am all over supporting such an effort."
More obsession to follow.
Yes.
I am going to attempt it again.
This will be the fourth attempt.
Attempt No. 1 - 1999, I was turning 30 years old 3 days after the run.
Attempt No. 2 - 2000
Attempt No. 3 - 2007
Attempt No. 4 - scheduled for 3/2/2008
My recent successes have me believing that I might just be able to beat this darn thing soon. All I want is a finish time that is in line with how well I trained. Last year, I trained very well, felt amazing during most of the 18 weeks of training, but succumbed to a bout of influenza in the final two weeks, leaving me a wee bit drained the day of the race. Additionally, warmer than usual race conditions + sushi the day before made for unpleasant bodily discharges.
My 18 weeks started yesterday. I officially made my decision today, but have yet to register. I will do so on Friday. Anybody wish to join me?
W just told me, "I am all over supporting such an effort."
More obsession to follow.
6 Comments:
oooooh... a marathon. :) Isn't it exciting!
We'll have to by cyber support as I prep for Shamrock.
I'm afraid you'll be heading out without me this time, sister. I have zero desire to run a marathon, ever. I will be there in spirit, though. You definitely have a good jump on training this time. You can do it!
Is early March really 18 weeks from now?
I am sooooo excited for you! You are gonna rock it!!
When is it exactly, anyway? I can always ask Bryan if he wants to be a portable cheering section.
Aimee - Race is March 2, 2008! Napa Valley, from Calistoga to Napa on the Silverado Trail. It's a gorgeous race and it is a fun after-race destination, which is the reason W is all for it!
Nat - we will definitely support each other throughout this training.
Anne - Mumm Champagne is not enough of an enticement?
I am still trying to get over the shock of March being 18 weeks away. I have a good feeling about this year :)
Very good. Not sure if I'll be able to make it, though.
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