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Anyone else doing the F^3?
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Running into Winter
When I'd venture out for a short run over the last eight weeks, after a few slow miles, I would inevitably want to speed up, but was not able tap the power that I used to have earlier in the year. When I would ask my legs to move faster they resisted and I felt that forcing them to do something they weren't ready for would only set me back. So, although I was happy to be out running in the cooler temps, it was frustrating knowing that I really only had one gear - slow. It's only been over the last few days that my hips are starting to feel "normal" once again and I have actually run a couple of fast miles without too much difficulty. So, my "time off" from running may be winding down just in time for my favorite running season!
No sooner was I feeling slightly better than I started to contemplate racing again. I was even kicking around running the F^3 Half just for fun. I think if I do sign up for a race over the next couple of months it will be more "spur of the moment". That way, I can keep training easy and then just jump into a race without having followed a plan. I know myself too well - if I have a goal race I tend to train like a maniac and that's definitely not what I need to be doing right now. I need my inner coach to tell me to do less intense workouts, keep my weekly volume low and just enjoy the "off season". Otherwise, I'll have to pay a real coach to hold me back!
Anyone else doing the F^3?
Anyone else doing the F^3?
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Yay for getting some of your speed back! I definitely think it's a good idea to just register last minute if you feel up to it - you need that "off season"! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I hope I can eventually get more of it (speed) back and not overdo it in the process. I haven't had an off-season in at least a couple of years and want to make sure it ends when I'm really ready for it to end!
DeleteMarcia gave me the "gears" talk this weekend. I need to find them all. After the holidays!
ReplyDeleteNo winter halfs for me.
Ha. I need to find my other gears as well. I understand about no winter halfs. The weather is always a big factor especially along the lakefront.
DeleteI'm glad to hear your hips are starting to feel "back to normal" again. I'm anticipating a significant winter hibernation from running with this angry hamstring. I've got my tri training bible sitting right here.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Enjoy your winter hibernation. I need to read my new marathon training book as well!
DeleteGlad to hear you're starting to feel like your zippy speedy self- those legs of yours carried you to some pretty epic stuff this year and deserved a small vacation :) I'm also considering F^3, but I'll sign up last minute again pending the weather- and that the lakefront isn't a sheet of ice. I had a lot of fun running it last year.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm gradually getting back to my old self, but still have a long way to go before I am back to my peak! I had a blast running the F^3 last year too. It would be great if you did the F^3 if I do it, but like you I'm not certain I will make it out there. If they get a lot of snow the course could be dicey.
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