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September 09, 2004
Bundle of Nerves
Since it has been quite some time since I have raced, I have been a bundle of nerves today. I jumped in one race for fun in July, but before that the last races I have run were in May and June. The last 5K I really cared about was in late May. I have been freaking out since I have no idea where I am and would really like to have a good race tomorrow night. I am also nervous because the last race I ran caused my plantar fascia to flare up. I know that I have to get over that. It hasn't bothered me in about six weeks since I have been diligent about icing it and stretching it. My shin hasn't been bothering me either for the same reasons.
The weather has not been conducive to racing in these parts for the past week. The weather report I just saw called for cooler and much less humid for tomorrow. Today was sticky to put it mildly. We have had off and on rain all day. Luckily I finished my run just before the last rain, but it was still sticky.
I only planned to do about five miles today with some strides. I met up with J and ran the first 2.75 miles very easily with him. He told me that he has a prediction for what time I'll run tomorrow night, but won't tell me what it is. After the easy warm-up, I did 3 fairly long striders and then went out on an approximate 2 mile warm-down. I didn't start to feel decent until I was almost done the warm down. About half a mile from my car, I noticed that the sky was getting very dark, when I was about 100 yards from the car the wind started to pick up a lot. I was going to put on my racing shoes and do 2 laps with striders, but I really didn't want to get soaked today. I got in my car and by the time I was driving it had started to rain pretty heavily. The forecast calls for more showers throughout the night, but it should break this nasty weather pattern.
I sent out two resumes today to try to get myself out of my dead end job. Hopefully one of these two turns into something. I'm giving myself until the New Year to try to find something new. I'll even do something that does not use my degrees since being treated decently by an employer will definitely make me happier.
Posted by Blondie at September 9, 2004 05:18 PM
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Good luck with your race! Looking forward to the full report! Meghan
Posted by: Meghan at September 9, 2004 07:56 PM
I know it sucks to have nerves, but sometimes they work wonders. Check out Alison from last weekend!
Posted by: jenandmats at September 9, 2004 10:13 PM
I just wanted to stop by and wish you good luck in your race tonight! I completely understand the nervousness - it can be worse when you haven't raced in months. At least it'll all be over sometime tonight, so that's something to look forward to! Those hill workouts you've been doing sound great, if you just push yourself at least that hard, I'm sure you'll do fine!
Have fun!
Posted by: Alison at September 10, 2004 11:05 AM
AND ... ?!
Posted by: jenandmats at September 10, 2004 10:32 PM