tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post8182462343485541946..comments2023-05-11T02:40:19.932-06:00Comments on The Chronic Runner: Getting Honest About GoalsCaolan MacMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371711289185833824noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-66282147201603257902012-02-28T04:24:01.203-07:002012-02-28T04:24:01.203-07:00It's a tough spot you are in, getting ready to...It's a tough spot you are in, getting ready to run a race that has significance for so many, and feeling like you aren't quite at your best- through circumstances beyond your control. <br />I'm preparing for my significant race, and was told that only if I hit all my key workouts spot-on will I be able to do it this year. (yeah talk about pressure, all the workouts?). <br />I have no "advice" to give you just a note really to let you know I get how you are feeling. <br /><br />And a note to say "curse that Magical thinking"! I did it last year when I was horribly unprepared for a Marathon, and darn it all that was one miserable race. I just kept thinking "Race day adrenaline" yeah, it might carry one through 5K, but not 26.2. Since that mistake, I am now pretty realistic, though with my upcoming half I have been toying with some magical numbers again (if the wind is Just right...)<br /><br />Train hard now and ENJOY Boston.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-69934408207097798412012-02-23T19:31:26.288-07:002012-02-23T19:31:26.288-07:00I am so sorry for what you've had to deal with...I am so sorry for what you've had to deal with the last couple months. This was so well stated, and it's something I really needed to read right now. My first race of the season is in one month (just an 8K), and I have two weeks of PT left, and just started a core class. Knowing I most likely won't PR in this race is eating me up inside. I think you have the fortitude to go into Boston knowing what you're capable of, pushing just enough, and still being satisfied with the result. I am pulling for you most definitely. I will remember what you've said here when I begin my training for Chicago 2012, my first marathon.JAMRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699891999225058121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-17114377382251215402012-02-23T18:23:30.788-07:002012-02-23T18:23:30.788-07:00In my daily work I talk a lot about "magical ...In my daily work I talk a lot about "magical thinking", "should-ing all over ourselves", and "must-urbating". But where you are when the race begins, is where you're supposed to be in your life at that moment in time -- with the nasty flu, freaky head injury, and nagging foot problems in your history, as well as that kick-ass spirit and determination you seem to have tattooed to your personality. Be proud of who you are and however you do. You rock, woman!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963345927230099065noreply@blogger.com