Marathon in 2 weeks!
tropic_runner
Posts: 31 Member
So here is my story:
I started training for this Marathon 6 months out and have stuck to my training pretty well with the exception of a death in the family and having to go back home. That wouldn't have been a big deal in my training except that it was during a long run week in which I skipped an 18 miler.
I think since that happened I never fully recovered mentally. After I got back home I did manage to run a 16 miler, 2 18 milers and I tried to run a 20 and had to walk the last 2 because my feet started cramping really bad. To add to everything I have been suffering from a pretty bad groin injury for the past almost 3 weeks now and my runs have been few and far in between because I will go on a run and have to take time off because my groin hurts so bad after. It has just been in the last couple of days that it has healed well enough that I can run on it with only minimal soreness... however, I feel so mentally unprepared and doubtful and down on myself due to everything.. NOW, I am catching a cold due to coworkers... what else can go wrong. My mom is flying out next week to watch me run in my first full and I want to do really good not only for her and the rest of my family but for myself as well. I want this so bad. The race is December 8th on my 27th birthday.
I started training for this Marathon 6 months out and have stuck to my training pretty well with the exception of a death in the family and having to go back home. That wouldn't have been a big deal in my training except that it was during a long run week in which I skipped an 18 miler.
I think since that happened I never fully recovered mentally. After I got back home I did manage to run a 16 miler, 2 18 milers and I tried to run a 20 and had to walk the last 2 because my feet started cramping really bad. To add to everything I have been suffering from a pretty bad groin injury for the past almost 3 weeks now and my runs have been few and far in between because I will go on a run and have to take time off because my groin hurts so bad after. It has just been in the last couple of days that it has healed well enough that I can run on it with only minimal soreness... however, I feel so mentally unprepared and doubtful and down on myself due to everything.. NOW, I am catching a cold due to coworkers... what else can go wrong. My mom is flying out next week to watch me run in my first full and I want to do really good not only for her and the rest of my family but for myself as well. I want this so bad. The race is December 8th on my 27th birthday. 0
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Given your injury and preparedness you may want to consider using a run / walk method (Galloway and others......http://www.jeffgalloway.com/) to get you through in one piece and smiling at the finish line.
If your race has pace bunnies don't be surprised if they have ones for both continuous running and run/walk times.0 -
sorry I'm very new so can't give any constructive advise, but best of luck on the 8th!!!!
Hopefully you will be well over your cold, you sound well prepared, fingers crossed you have a great day
enjoy.
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At this point all you can do is trust in the training you have done. You have put in the work now it's time to get your head in the game. You'll be over your cold by the time marathon day rolls around. You need to psych yourself up for the journey ahead, know that you're going to finish even if you have to walk part of it, which is fine! There's no shame in that, but probably the adrenaline will carry you through to the finish. Do not be down on yourself, you are going to do something the vast majority of the population will never even attempt and that's awesome.0
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First, I am totally confident that YOU'VE GOT THIS THING. Nerves are normal. Bumps in training are normal. You have been training for 6 MONTHS a rough couple weeks are not the end of the world.
Job one the next couple of weeks is to take care of that groin pull. No matter how good of shape you are in you cannot run hurt. Make sure to ice, stretch gently, get that feeling good.
It sounds like your number one goal is to finish and finish strong not necessarily a specific time? If so, drop your pace from what you planned a bit. That should give you some more mental lift. To Jen's point you will be filled with adrenaline and that will help you. And if you can find a pace group that will help you to, having people around you0 -
I will agree with both of the last posts. 6 months is a good amount of training, heal that leg, and pace yourself well. Have fun!0
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You should be fine with the two 18 milers. Just find a pace, and enjoy the day. And its OK to walk if you need to.0
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You should be fine with the two 18 milers. Just find a pace, and enjoy the day. And its OK to walk if you need to.
I agree with this. In fact many (metric system based) marathon plans frequently frequently have a maximum long run distance of 30km (18.6411 miles).
Don't push too hard for the last two weeks. Making sure you are healthy is most important. Your previous training should be sufficient.
Good luck!0 -
I would recommend this, so you'll finish w/o injury and be happy enough to want to do it again.
go see a sports or soft tissue chiro (if you haven't already).
focus on eating, drinking, and sleeping well.
There is NO amount of running or working out that's going to make any difference in your fitness at this point, so work on what you can do, which is get well, rested, and healthy.
I have Dallas Marathon on Dec 8.
Best wishes to you, can't wait to hear your report!0 -
I would recommend this, so you'll finish w/o injury and be happy enough to want to do it again.
go see a sports or soft tissue chiro (if you haven't already).
focus on eating, drinking, and sleeping well.
There is NO amount of running or working out that's going to make any difference in your fitness at this point, so work on what you can do, which is get well, rested, and healthy.
I have Dallas Marathon on Dec 8.
Best wishes to you, can't wait to hear your report!
Good luck on the Dallas Marathon!!!!!0
