After the race anxiety. What now?
The last months or more... have been filled with a strict plan to complete my goal. I ran my 1/2 marathon and now what? I took the follow day off and then I got back to running 3 or 4 miles everyday or at least most days. I think I will also continue with my long Saturday runs. I'm just have anxiety about losing it and getting out of the swing of things. I've been searching for a run I can fit in my schedule, but haven't been successful. I will run the full White Rock next year. I already have a company that wants to sponsor me! Yippee!
Any advice? Did anyone go through something similar? What now? Am I doing enough?
Any advice? Did anyone go through something similar? What now? Am I doing enough?
i know exactly what you're saying, fortunately for me i've been able to find races to schedule. right now i have 4 that i'm registered for, and will continue to schedule and register for events as a ramp up to the big ones and to add the big ones as i go. for example, i have a full marathon scheduled for march a 1/2 iron man for may, and a 200 mile ultra relay (24 to 35 hour race) in october scheduled as well as a fun run 5k this weekend. i will pepper in sprint and olympic tris as i train for the half IM, and pepper in longer races (10K, 1/2 marathons) as i train for the full marathon.
best of luck finding events that work for you, it has taken a lot of planning and cooridination to make it work.
best of luck finding events that work for you, it has taken a lot of planning and cooridination to make it work.
Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
Like "Chewy" said, find a race and register for it. That will help you stay focused and motivated.
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
This will be my 4th year on the local race circut. At this point, my goal is to improve times at all the races that I have already run a few times. That helps me. Also, for you, having the full a year away will keep you focused even though you will not amp up the training for a while yet. For me its all about the next race and there is always one around the corner.
Scott
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!