Always, it seems, we are racing the clock be it trying to get to our destination on time or simply trying to accomplish all that we need to before the day is done. More and more, it seems, time is passing all too quickly — certainly compared to the laidback pace of hiking in the mountains.
Since then, I race from here to there and struggle to get all the things done on my list of to-do’s. I’ve learned to let-it-go. In doing this, I have missed a workout or two and have tried to remind myself that the “critical” workouts *are* being done.
With the Portland Marathon just a month away, I am at the peak of training. I completed a 20 mile long run last week and am set to step back this week before attacking a 20-22 mile long run. I am reviewing training plan I set up for the remaining 4 weeks and hoping it will be enough to finally get my long sought after BQ. And of course, I am questioning what footwear I should pull onto my feet on race day. My heart says to go with my Vibrams but I wonder if it would be foolish to train to 22 miles and expect to pull out an additional 4 miles on race day.
There is so much to consider, so much to do, and much training to make happen. For starters: 1 mile repeats.
Wait. You’ve run your 20 in Vibrams? Has most of your training been in Vibrams? If so, that is exactly what you should run your race in. I wouldn’t be changing horses in midstream, so to speak.
And 22 miles in your marathon training? You, Juls, as hardcore. :)
Tough call, defer to what gives you the most confidence, sounds like the Vibrams. That will be wild. Also that reminds me that I have a new pair of Asics (a change from Brooks) sitting here beside my desk that I have never run in, four weeks out as well. I guess I should take them out and get them dirty….