Comments on: Road Map to Where?

By: ny wolve

ny wolve — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:10:52 +0000

Well look at it this way: I won’t be on the starting line, so you already have succeeded where others have failed.

4:30 is very doable. Remember to save strength for miles 16-26, which are in Manhattan!

Glad to see you are still in the loop. I look forward to the days of exercise gear in the car instead of vacation planning being consumed by babysitters and car seats.

By: beth

beth — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:09:58 +0000

You can do it! You ran really well last night in the heat. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with getting to the starting line and seeing what the day will bring.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:43:14 +0000

I think getting to the starting line of a marathon is the hardest part. Once you’re there, you’ll do great!!
I’ll be cheering you on to the finish.

Hope you have a great trip this week!

By: ultrarunnerbrianphilpot

ultrarunnerbrianphilpot — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:27:04 +0000

Allways keep your head in the race, let your body help with the pace. It will tell you what it likes for a pace and you just push a little beyond that! And have fun! And that comes from a guy who DNF’d at 73 miles and love the effort I gave!

By: azrunning

azrunning — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:43:25 +0000

Great post Beth. Makes me think about my running and upcoming races with a more critical mind. Not that I want to do that right now but something that is necessary.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:38:44 +0000

My goals are a bit different since I am so new to running. I use a range approach. Something like a target time of 4:20 to be “Dance Party all Night” happy and 4:30 to be really happy and anything else to be happy.

Have a great vacation.

By: meg ling

meg ling — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:25:50 +0000

Beth, this was a wonderful post and I needed it today, thanks so much. My reply to you,
YOU CAN and YOU WILL!
*May I use that quote in my blog? It really struck a cord with me!
Hugs and happy travels!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:59:30 +0000

Hi Beth,
I absolutely love that quote too! It really makes me think about why it is okay for me not to have a great race all of the time. It makes me work harder and appreciate the good runs and races all the more:)

When I was training for my full marathon 4:30 was my goal too! You can totally do it! You are training hard and you are also banking biking and swimming time. The crosstraining that you are doing is helping with your speed and endurance! Good luck to you….I am cheering for you Beth!

By: Jean

Jean — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:59:40 +0000

“If you never fail, you’re not trying hard enough.”

Thank you for sharing that quote, Beth. That is a good one that I had never heard before. And here is to shooting for 4:30! I know you can do it. All the best to you in pursuing your goal!