Okay, after my mini crisis on Wednesday when I was doom and gloom and feeling sorry for myself, my eye has improved enough each day that I think that I can safely run tomorrow! After embracing the notion that I wouldn't be able to run, I now have to switch gears and get into that "race" mode. Although calling this a race is, perhaps, abusing the meaning of that word. I recognize that I'll be going slow, for much of it. While it won't be as brutal as, say, the Mt. Wilson race, in terms of elevation, I will have to sustain the ascents and descents for considerably more mileage. So, the race/run will certainly challenge me, even if I take it in a slow gear! It should be a beautiful day - or a wet one, if today's rain doesn't clear up by tomorrow. Obviously I'm gunning for the former, and the idea of great views was one of the reasons that I signed up for this run/race.
Today, then, is a bit of a rest day. Well, the entire week has been a bit a rest week, in terms of running (or any physical activity, for that matter), but this is "intentional rest". I did go cheer on our students who raced today - go cross country! They were super fast - oh, to be young again! But at the moment, I'm watching the UCLA/USC game, looking at a pile of papers, and listening to our dogs snore.
As for tomorrow, most of my gear is ready to go. The question that still remains - to run with the stupid garmin or not? In many ways, I really do enjoy the information that garmin gives me, and sometimes I push myself a bit more because I'm looking at my time. However, this is not a road race, and, as I mentioned earlier, I cannot focus on speed tomorrow. Like the tortoise, my goal is a slow and steady pace and, hopefully, a strong finish. At the same time, I'd love to see the data, see my elevation gain/loss and, if I sign up for the same race next year, to be able to compare. Oh, garmin, how you confound me!
So, the jury's still out. I'll probably decide as I line up at the start! Speaking of the start, I do appreciate that I will be showing up to run tomorrow, and I'm excited (and nervous!) about the experience!
1 comment:
So happy to hear you are doing it!
It is possible to wear your garmin and not stress about pace. Just set it to only show time (of day) and you'll have the stats for later! This summer when it was so hot I would do that a lot :)
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