Sad that the race is near

By , April 23, 2009 5:32 am

Update: Aron is right – the Chicago Marathon is now closed. Funny thing is – it was open this morning when I checked it. Total bummer. Steven wanted our first full to be local – time to look into Wisconsin!

Earlier this week, a coworker (who is also a runner) asked if I will be excited when the May 2nd Half Marathon is over.

No way! I will be SAD when it’s over! I am having so much fun training. I love being on a schedule. I love having a race to look forward to.

And yes, I am a little bit worried of keeping my mileage up when I am NOT training for something specific. I feel great when I get at least 25 miles in a week.

My guess is, I will spending most of May 3rd convincing Steven to sign up for the Chicago FULL Marathon before it’s too late. (Wait, is it a good idea to give away my reasoning for signing up? Ha ha.)

Related story: On Saturday, after I got my medal, Steven said to me, “That medal is pretty cool. A lot better than a block of cheese.”

Ha ha. Yes, the Kenosha Half Marathon Medals are blocks of cheese:

image: Cheesy Medal

And… today is the first day that weather.com is showing the forecast for race day. Let the worrying begin! I have absolutely NO faith in weather predictions. But I still look at them, and somewhat plan my life around them. Why? I am not sure.

image:Kenosha weather

Looks good so far…

20 Responses to “Sad that the race is near”

  1. Beth says:

    Wow, May 2 is right around the corner. I will be in Vegas playing blackjack. Good luck on the half. And I say sign up for the Chicago right away so you have your next goal and keep up the momentum!!!

  2. Ashley says:

    I’m a little sad that my half is over too….but I think it’s my other events I have lined up that are keeping me going. So…..I say go for the FULL!! You can do it! AND you have plenty of time to train – Chicago isn’t until October, right?

  3. Susan says:

    I am SO excited about the cheese medal! It was part of my motivation for deciding to run Kenosha! And the weather looks good, so far…knock on wood, cross your fingers!!

    I like having a training plan too…otherwise, I just kind of go out and run however far I feel like, and I do a lot of the same distances over and over again. Since I started running in high school, I always had someone telling me what to do every day, which is probably why I like having a training plan to follow.

  4. SoMi's Nilsa says:

    Just to give you some anecdotal evidence that racing is addictive … I ran my first marathon in San Diego in June 2001. I came back, took a trip to Europe and immediately started training for the Chicago marathon that fall. After two marathons in the same year, I decided pacing myself was important and dropped back to one a year for the next few years. Racing is most definitely addictive, largely because it instills an active lifestyle for you. I say sign up for the full marathon now! Forget waiting until after the half!

  5. Sophia says:

    wow, is training that much fun? but I’ll bet after this, you’ll only find yourself another race to train for!

  6. diane says:

    You will keep going, I am sure of it. Look at all your race tickers on the side!
    I am SO PROUD of your motivation and drive. Go get that block of cheese! (ha ha)

  7. sizzle says:

    Holding out hope that the weather is great for you!

  8. I am still working on getting in good enough running condition to be able to START training for the Disney half. I really think I am going to love the schedule too.

    Thanks for the comment on my dog, the last 24 hours has been awful, and the blog support is way more than I could have imagined.

  9. i know what you mean about having and keeping a schedule!! i am the same way!!! don’t get me wrong, i like for small tiny things to change but for the most part i am so a creature of habit!!!! woah!!! 25 miles a week!!! sadly enough right now i don’t even drive 25 miles a week let alone exercise that much!!!! as soon as the kitchen is done though it is back on!!! i am proud of you and can’t wait to see you with the cheese around your neck!!!!
    =^..^=

  10. Erin says:

    That’s why I love to sign up for two at a time! Gives me something to look forward to once I’m done with the first one. I admit, though, I was sad when i finished my first one. It actually felt kind of anticlimactic.

  11. aron says:

    i am always sad that races are over too, but thats what gets me signing up for the next one!!

    i heard chicago is sold out!

  12. Mica says:

    You should definitely sign up for Chicago because it will give you a new goal, as soon as you’re finished rocking your second Half.

    …And I’m doing Chicago. What more of a reason could one need? ๐Ÿ˜‰

  13. Amanda says:

    Wow your marathon is almost here! I totally agree that it’s easier to run when you have a schedule and a race to train for. I’ve been between schedules for a few weeks and it was tough. Can’t wait to see how it goes May 2!

  14. Alice says:

    i can’t believe may 2 is comign up so soon! you’re a rockstar!

    hahahaha, i LOVE that medal. super aws. ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. DeAnne says:

    ahhh the cheese is pretty cool.

  16. Jen says:

    Uh yeah, definitely ZERO trust in weather forecasts. I’ll cross my fingers for you that the prediction doesn’t change anytime soon. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Such a cute cheesy medal!

  17. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for great weather and for a great run for u!

  18. kilax says:

    Beth – I’ll be thinking of you winning big money while I run! ๐Ÿ˜‰ And… it’s already too late for Chicago. Unless we join a charity and fundraise…

    Ashley – I like to keep a full schedule of races, but we haven’t been signing up for as many. I think October is more than enough time to train!

    Susan – I can’t wait to wear that medal either! I think it is super fun. I think if I wasn’t following a program I would also do the same mileage over and over… and probably at the same pace! I think I will find something to follow, no matter what the plan ends up being.

    SoMi’s Nilsa – I should have followed your advice and signed up right after I posted this, when it was STILL OPEN! :'( I read about those people who do a marathon a month – that is just crazy! I think one or two a year is a good idea.

    Sophia – I do enjoy training that much. I like to cross things off of myh todo list. I am big on that. And you’re right – I will find another one!

    diane – Thanks! Hee hee! ๐Ÿ™‚

    sizzle – Thank you! Please keep that wish all week! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Hotch Potchery – Aren’t you SUPER EXCITED about the Disney Half? WE ARE!!! I can’t wait. And I am happy that you felt better after writing about your dog. It really helps to “get it out,” doesn’t it?

    CourtneyInControl – Whoa! I wish I didn’t have to drive that much a week! I wish I could work from home… ha ha. Anyway… I wish I was more flexible with things! But I feel like I need to be regimented.

    Erin – I hope it doesn’t feel that way for me! I didn’t feel like that when I read your race report. I feel excited and proud of you ๐Ÿ™‚

    aron – Oh man! I wish it wasn’t true about Chicago. I should have signed up yesterday morning when I checked. How crazy my timing is. We are thinking about doing a charity group, but I am not sure if I am too into that.

    Mica – I am sad I didn’t sign up ๐Ÿ™ I wanted to do Chicago and meet you!

    Amanda – I hope that if I plan ahead now for being ahead, it won’t be “too bad.” I can’t wait to tell you all about the race!

    Alice – Thanks! I can’t wait to show you a pic of me wearing it! Hee hee.

    DeAnne – I think so too!

    Jen – I know! Why do we even predict it? Especially in the midwest where it varies so much from day to day.

    Gina (Mannyed) – Thanks!

  19. Jason says:

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    http://www.anthonytravel.com/event_detail.cfm?EventID=330

  20. kilax says:

    Jason – Thanks! I am doing the KC marathon this year, but will try for Chicago again next year!

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