Hi Runners, we have all seen similar warnings in rear-view mirrors...unfortunately, we don't have these cautionary reminders when we train for a goal race or marathon. The Bluenose is roughly 10 weeks away. Loads of time right; well maybe, almost...I guess so. Are you every really ready or prepared? Is 10 weeks really just 70 days away? Before you know it you’ll be at the Expo the day before the race wondering if you trained hard enough. As the sign says, things are going to be a lot closer than they appear. With 10 weeks to go it's time to review your progress to date, identify performance rough spots and develop a training plan to smooth them out. At this stage you can run, your running base has been well established and your race plan sufficiently roughed in. What do you need to review? Do you need to focus on hills, speed work, finishing kick or just good old endurance? When it comes to marathon distance running there is always room for improvement. Isolate where the improvement is needed most and focus on it until there is no longer an issue; however, don't neglect everything else...you need to be a well oiled machine come race day. Maintenance is key; run a little a lot of the time...you know what I mean. In the interim sign up for a midpoint race to gauge your overall preparedness, review your training logs and assess, assess, assess your strengths and do everything you can to eliminate any weaknesses. You must be honest with yourself now; if you sugar coat it early on you'll likely be sick to your stomach on race day.
Train Tough: Run with Pride!
F542
Set your clocks back; but be sure to look forward...it's time to maintain your base; use the momentum of recent success to establish goals for 2013. Run Strong: Read On...
