With the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon coming up in two more days, I have been thinking a lot about my race goals. I could say that I want to beat my 4:02:39 from my first full marathon, or to sub-4, or even to qualify for Boston with a 3:45. But lately I’ve been thinking that I don’t so much want to GET a good time as I want to HAVE a good time (keeping in mind the thought that those two things often go hand in hand — if I have a good time, I’ll likely get a good time).
I want to enjoy the race. Soak up the positive energy from the spectators. Take in the view. Appreciate the privilege of getting to run somewhere new, down open roads and bike paths and beach boardwalks. I want to finish the race happy. I want to feel that I put in my best effort, made the most of the journey, and enjoyed myself along the way.
Wish me luck on Sunday! Think good thoughts for me from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time!
Good luck! We’ll be thinking of you and excited to hear how it went.
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Thanks Jill! I appreciate your support.
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Good luck Sunday!!
I will be sending out positive, happy running vibes from KS!!!
I totally agree with you – if you have a good time you will probably get a good time!!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!!
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Thanks for the happy running vibes – I will soak them in on race day! I will try to post shortly after the race to report how it went.
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Good luck!!
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Thanks Geli! It’s inspiring to me that your half went so well — I am hoping my day goes well like yours!
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The kids and I will be running a 5k on Sunday morning, so we’ll send you strong running vibes 🙂
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We are sending you and all the participants all the good wishes for the best race possible. I know you are well prepared and have your support team in matching tee shirts ready to cheer you on. We will be cheering you silently the entire time. Have a great race!
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Thanks Mom! I’ll have Mike keep you posted if he can and certainly we will call you ASAP after the race!
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Best of luck to you Angela! I hope you have a great time, and a great time!!
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You’ve had such a positive attitude this entire training cycle. I really think that’ll translate into an amazing marathon experience. I will be pulling for and thinking of you, all morning!
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Wishing you a fun run on Sunday! We watched “Spirit of the Marathon” a couple of days ago and got a good sense of the angst that most of the runners experience prior to the race. You have chronicled a great story of preparation over the past months and I am confident you will have a great race!
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This is a bit late – you’re probably running right now! Hope that it is a great race for you!
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Kristina, thanks for the good vibes! I believe they help! The race was tough but I feel good about it now.
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