Friday, February 1, 2008

The Race is ON....


As most of you know, I'm running the Surf City Half Marathon this weekend. I ran this race last year (my first big race) and I finished in 2:04.
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Now, I know there is no way in heck-a-roo that I will beat that time for a few reasons:
1. I'm not as fit as I was last year.
2. I am running alone (my girlfriend last year really pushed me to pick up my pace).
3. I am slightly to moderately UNDERTRAINED.
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So taking these lame excuses into play, here are my race goals:
1. Have fun
2. Finish Strong - at least at 2:10
3. Make the Captain proud
4. Eat a crapload of food afterwards
Good luck to everyone else running this weekend.
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Song of the Day: Beware of the Boys by Panjabi MC (you gotta love the Night Rider theme music in the background)
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38 comments:

  1. Danielle in Iowa in IrelandFebruary 1, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    You're not undertrained, you're just well rested!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 1, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    Woo hoo! I am excited for you!! Can't wait to see how it goes. Perhaps next year I could give it a try. Hmm.

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  3. MarcyFebruary 1, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    Hey now! Being under trained is waaayyy better than being over trained ;-)

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  4. HeatherFebruary 1, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Yay!!! Good luck! You'll do great -- the adrenaline will kick in!

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  5. Tim WilsonFebruary 1, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Good luck, you will do great!!

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  6. Runner LeanaFebruary 1, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    Best of luck this weekend! I think that having fun is a great #1 goal, along with the eating a crapload of food afterwards too of course!

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  7. Laura NFebruary 1, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Have a great race!

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  8. My LifeFebruary 1, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    Ohhh you'll be just fine at this race! Have a great run!

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  9. chiaFebruary 1, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    Good luck and happy racing :-)!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 1, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    Good luck Jess! I am sure you will do great. :)

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  11. VivFebruary 1, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Have a ton of fun! Good luck :-)

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  12. jenFebruary 1, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Good luck and have fun this weekend! You'll definitely meet your goals. :)

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  13. NancyFebruary 1, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Sounds like a blast. Have a great time. 2:04 is pretty fast. Damn.

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  14. MidwestFebruary 1, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    Ooh, cute t-shirt. Have lots of fun!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 1, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    Have fun - and have fun!!

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  16. RunnerGirlFebruary 1, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    You'll do great - good luck!

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  17. CarlyFebruary 1, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    Good luck & have fun!

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  18. zanneFebruary 1, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    they always say its better to be undertrained than overtrained. i don't know who 'they' are ... but they always say that. i'd go with it & not worry - you'll be great!

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  19. MaddyFebruary 1, 2008 at 2:59 PM

    Good Luck with your race! It is often difficult to compare year to year races against each other. The course may change, the weather different etc... Have a great time and ejoy yourself after. Eat Lots! You will have earned it!

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  20. teacherwomanFebruary 1, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    Have fun and have a cold one when you are done!

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  21. ErinFebruary 1, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    Good luck, you will do great!

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  22. StuartFebruary 1, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    You'll have a blast! Good luck and have a great race!

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  23. ChristineFebruary 1, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    EEEEEEK!!! Good luck girly!! You will do awesome!

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  24. Gotta Run.....February 1, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    Having fun should always be the #1 goal. Enjoy it from the starting line to the finish line.

    Can't wait for the race report.

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  25. the Bag LadyFebruary 1, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Looking forward to hearing how you did! Good luck and have a good time!

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  26. ShelleyFebruary 1, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    Good luck with your race, I'm sure you will kick arrss - love your goals.

    PS - I noticed the same thing about the movies, I was thinking of checking some of the ones you have listed that I haven't seen. I have about 50 movies I want to see right now, but haven't had time to lately....but I do have time to read countless blogs.

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  27. LauraFebruary 2, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    Good luck! Can't wait to read the race report.

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  28. JaniceFebruary 2, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Good luck, I am sure you will do awesome!

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  29. JessFebruary 2, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    If you can do 2:10 when you're undertrained, you're a rockstar, no matter what!

    Best of luck!

    I like the shirt design -- very surf-y.

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  30. Iron Krista, "The Dog Mom"February 2, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    GOOD LUCK! Have a fantastic post race celebration!

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  31. Grumpy ChairFebruary 2, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    Good luck tomorrow on your race.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    Good Luck tomorrow.

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  33. LoriFebruary 2, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    Wish I could be there with you! Have a great time and can't wait to hear your report :)

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  34. PetrarunsFebruary 3, 2008 at 3:47 AM

    Good luck and hope you enjoyed yourself - can't wait to read the report!

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  35. DrusyFebruary 3, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Hope it went well... I'm relaxing now after my half and it wasn't half bad (grin)

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  36. J~MomFebruary 3, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    Sounds like you had some great goals! Hope it went awesome!!

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  37. TonyPFebruary 4, 2008 at 4:16 AM

    Sorry I couldn't post Friday (was on my way to Texas). A little late, but, since you haven't posted your result yet - good luck.

    Ok, now, how'd you do ? :)

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    I'm sure your legs remember what to do!! Hope you met your goals - especially #4! =) I love post-race food! ;)

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