Almost 1 month since running my first 50 miler at Stonecat and I’m finally feeling back on track. I’ve been taking it easy and really, didn’t have much choice. My first run post Stonecat felt terrific, but my shins let out a huge scream the next day. Duly noted.
Yesterday, I ran at lunch and had the best run. THE.BEST.RUN. It felt effortless, it felt recharging, it felt natural again. To celebrate this wonderful return back to natural running, I’ve found a new/old marathon to sign up for!!
I’ve been stalking this race for a little while and am now ready to pull the trigger. I love that it’s fairly close by and so “easy” in the logistics arena. I love that I have never run this particular race. This marathon takes place in the beautiful Kennebunk, Maine area and has an interesting history of having been run in the 1980’s (hence the new/old reference), then stopped in 1986, only to be revived 26 years later. Coincidence that this 26.2 course is being brought back after 26 years?
The relief in establishing a goal is manifesting itself in organizing/sorting through my running clothes (no more shorts for this girl until the Spring!), in suddenly caring again about what I’m eating/drinking, and best of all, in creating a brand new training calendar!
Nothing like a goal marathon and a new training calendar to keep me out of the jelly rolls….
Was thinking of sugarloaf for the spring but this in intriguing since its alot closer. I wonder if its a certified BQ course???
ReplyDeleteI too was thinking of Sugarloaf, but when I saw this one (again, proximity and the pretty area)...
DeleteBTW, the website says:
A USATF-sanctioned race
A certified distance course
That is a cool coincidence. Sounds like the perfect race. I bet it's totally beautiful. I can't wait to visit Maine someday.
ReplyDeleteMaine's definitely a great place to visit; in fact, all of the New England states have unique nuances. I could end up cursing the Maine coastline if we get a windy day on race day....
DeleteBut hey, isn't that part of the challenge?
Glad that you are feeling and ready to get back out there!
ReplyDeleteBack at ya Sandy!
DeleteThose kind of runs are the best...and always great to have a new goal after a high like that!
ReplyDeleteThanks Abbi! My lab was also happy to be invited back out for part of my run :) She lives for running off lead!! It was a win-win for all.
DeleteHA! I need something to keep me out of the jelly rolls! I agree a race is always a great training motivator! Good luck, sounds like an awesome race!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It should be fun (and keep me moving thru the winter!).
DeleteGlad you're feeling back!!! Kennebunk is so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy!
DeleteThat's so cool! And Kennebunk...so beautiful. So great that you have a new goal :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds amazing! It almost makes me wish I weren't running a marathon the week before! Congrats on the new goal/training plan!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy! Or should I start calling you Marathon Mandy?!!!! HEE - you're on fire!!
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