The bigger the race, the more expensive it is. I hate wasting money, especially when it comes from signing up for a race that I’m unable to run. So this year I scheduled all my races in pencil, and waited to actually sign up until it was closer to the race and I could be a bit more certain that I would be ready and able to do the race. Of course you have to offset that with the risk that the race might fill up before you sign up.
With that in mind, last weekend was the line in the sand. I needed to finish it with a plan for my early races, and I did. My training to date has been splendid, going faster and further than previously at this point in the season, maybe ever. I was still super excited about doing a marathon and venturing back to the HIM distance.
However, I was concerned that I might not have given myself enough lead time to adequately prepare for the marathon. Then, because of all the attention being given to the marathon, I didn’t think I would be fully prepared for the HIM a month later. Starting off the year with two big races at less than fully prepared just didn’t sound like a good idea anymore. After speaking with my wonderful coach, we decided to postpone the marathon until November and focus on the HIM in April.
Monday I signed up for the half marathon in March, and the Galveston 70.3 in April. The half marathon is a tune up to build my confidence and get in a good workout. The real first race is in Galveston.
The memory of my DNF at that race 2 years ago is still fresh in my mind. This year will be different. Not only will I finish, but I expect to easily shatter my old PR. The only question in my mind is by how much. I have a goal time, but that is between me, my wetsuit, bike and racing flats.
It’s going to be a good year!
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