Strategy: Clothing:
I’m going to wear my running room men’s shorts that have built in underwear. They are a bit big, but have a draw string. They are super comfortable and dry quickly. They are black, so don’t show sweat stains. I’ll be wearing my Under Armour racer back sports bra that I love even though it is now a bit big for me. Good thing my nursing days are over and my breasts have shrunk. As for a top – I’m not sure yet. I have a few options, but am thinking about taking my Bread & Honey 2011 race shirt and writing my name on it and wearing that. I may end up with a tank top if the weather is going to be stupid hot. We’ll see. I’ve never used body glide, so there will be tones of Vaseline as well. My hair will be… doing something. I don’t think I’ll wear a hat, but I’m not sure yet. Sunglasses will be a game day decision. There will be no fuel belt.
Strategy: Fuel and Water
Breakfast will be around 5:15-5:30am and will include a whole wheat bagel and peanut butter. I will eat a banana around 6:45-7:00. I am going to take a GU every 8km which will be every 45 minutes or so. I have a few different flavours and will carry 5 with me. I will start the race with a toss away 500mL bottle of water to get me through the first few drink stations to avoid crowds. I will toss it when it’s empty or when I begin to hate it. From there I will rely on the water stations every 2km. I will walk through each. This is my one worry.
Strategy: Pace
I will stick to pace. The first 25k should be fine. It is from there where things may get hairy. I will listen to my body and not allow my mind to screw with me in regards to negative thoughts. My plan is to find the pace bunny and stick with them so long as they are running at true pace. I will not push until the last 2k.
Strategy: Hills
I will allow gravity to play its normal roll on any downhill, but I will keep my IT bands in mind. For uphills, I will maintain effort.
Strategy: Mental
I will fist pump. I will high-five. I will suck it up. I will conquer. I will finish.
Thanks to The Happy Runner for the image
Enjoy and have a great race! There's nothing like the first. You are ready!
ReplyDeleteDang girl, you've got your ish together! I'm going to start to think about all this stuff tonight and write it down....only half as hard though :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a conquering attitude. As a quick aside I find body glide better than vaseline but use what you are used to on race day. Just be careful as well with the oversize cloths you are mentioning as they could cause chaffing problems. A sound strategy for sure.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are so ready to dominate this race.
ReplyDeletewahhooooo! Go! Will be looking forward to reading about it.
Sounds great! Good luck! You are going to rock it!
ReplyDeleteYou're all set, girl!
ReplyDeleteYou've got the plan, now set it in motion! I can't wait to hear abour your big day!!
Sounds like you're about set. It feels good when plans fall into place, doesn't it? Good luck and have a great race!
ReplyDeleteYou are so ready...have a blast and rock it. I am going sleeveless tank on Sunday, shorts and a hat for sure. And sunscreen!!
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