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Ok. I'm not sure, but I may have just completely lost my mind. I am actually considering trying to do the Pike's Peek 10K race again--says the person who has historically loathed running/ track & field or cross country racing . (The other time I did it was back in '03. I don't remember my time. I remember thinking that even though I knew the distance from commuting by bus often to get to school, all of a sudden it seemed a LOT longer for some reason. Also, I felt ready to collapse near the end. I wasn't that bad off but I certainly felt tired. Once I saw the finish line I started trying to sprint the last 300yds or so. My second wind didn't last that long, plus I managed to drop kick my autohaler because my clothes had no pocket so the only place I could fit it was my sports bra. Gravity had decided to "liberate" it from there in a rather unglamorous, anti climactic finish, but I made it the whole way.)
Furthermore, I don't know if this diminishes or aggravates my insanity, one of the considerations going through my head is, "If I can average 4.5 mph or better for the race I can make it to church on time." O_o
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You are in much better shape this time though right? So it might not be as daunting as you remember. Good luck if you do though!
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Thanks Christian! I'm kind of in disbelief that I'm considering it. I think it's definitely do-able. I did it before when I was 20 and I was really out of shape then (as in about 40-50lb heavier than I am now). What got me thinking about it was my dad suggested doing it together. He's gotten into race walking, but he's been a runner my whole life, so that isn't surprising. He's the one who used to push me a little to do the MCRRC (Montgomery County Road Runner's Club) youth events when I was younger.
21 Mar 14 by member: MrsTofu
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My first thought when I started thinking seriously of trying again was that I could go with him and push my baby in her stroller for the whole thing. However, I noticed upon closer reading of the race details that that's not an option. So my current thinking is playing with the idea of using my Moby wrap and carrying her that way. Otherwise, try to REALLY cut my time down so DH isn't caught trying to juggle both girls by himself for 1.5-2hr. If I only walked the whole thing I think it would take me ~ 2hr (Walking ~ 3mph). The course is mostly a gradual downhill on a straight path, jogging enough to keep an overall 4.5mi pace my final time would be closer to 90min. I have about a month to train if I do it.
21 Mar 14 by member: MrsTofu
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Isn't it funny how even when you dislike running, races somehow have an appeal? I think part of it is that it's a goal with a concrete accomplishment (and one that feels more in your control than a weight loss target). If you set your mind to it, you'll do it!
21 Mar 14 by member: gnat824
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Thanks Nat! I think that makes a lot of sense. Also, a well intentioned suggestion that I may not be ready this year happens to add to my incentive to compete as well. Whether it's a character flaw or not, I tend to be competitive/ oppositional. I've shared aspirations in the past with people who I don't think were trying to be mean or discouraging, but basically they expressed doubt as to my ability to do what I was hoping to do. For me, that's like waving a red flag in my face. I may not have been confident before, but having my ambitions challenged/ doubted like that steels my resolve like nothing else.
21 Mar 14 by member: MrsTofu
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I keep getting pressure to run a half marathon with friends. I too hated running although after getting in shape I am more tempted to try.... but the thing that keeps me from doing it is that often injuries occur when people push their bodies far beyond what they are used to. And I'd kick myself if I ruined my good thing of physical health through reasonable exercise just to impress others or even myself. I don't know how many people will tell you "oh I used to run, until I blew my knee out .... "
21 Mar 14 by member: militaryman
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Militaryman, I definitely hear what you are saying. Currently marathons have NO appeal for me. I figure my family has enough marathoners without me and I think it's wise to be careful to avoid unnecessary injuries (especially to the knees. I have an older friend who has had surgery on both knees due to problems with them and that is not something I'd wish for myself or anyone else). The race mentions how runners not able to maintain a 14mph pace will be asked to stick to the sidewalks. Fine by me. If I go, my goal is to finish it at about 5mph---this isn't for speed records really. Part of me wants to try and do it again because I did it before and I think I could do better without risking injury. Even if it took 2 hours, to see myself start and finish would make me feel good. (Finishing in 100minutes or less would be even better.) I was a hot mess before and managed to finish. If I could do it then, I think I should be able to better now- when I am overall much healthier than I was a decade ago, right?
21 Mar 14 by member: MrsTofu
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