I have finally come to a decision on the ideas I posted about here. I'm going to run the Buffalo Grove Stampede 10K only. I haven't raced a 10K since September 2011.
First, I've done the race twice before and have enjoyed the course and the post-race pancake breakfast. The course is part residential and part trail and is somewhat challenging. I can use my time and enter it into the McMillan Running Calculator to see if my goal of a 4:28:00 marathon is even feasible.
Plus, the race will only cost me $21 since I am a CARA member. $21 for a 10K with a sweet pancake breakfast is pretty much unheard of these days.
The Twilight Shuffle in Libertyville costs $45, which is too high for my taste. I'm OK paying $25 to $30 for a 5K. Anymore that than seems like too much. Plus, my ITBs will probably hate me if I race twice in one day. They already kind of hate me now. And, I don't want potentially injure myself and ruin my chances of running the marathon.
McMillan says I should be able to run a 10K in 57:07 or better, which I think is doable. It will really depend on how I feel that morning and the weather conditions. I'm way off my 10K PR so I won't attempt to run that. My course PR is a 51:16. Eh... I highly doubt I will get close to that, but we'll see.
In other news, this is how I feel about my train companion:
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But, I've sort of embraced it at this point. I always get a sense that I'm being talked down to and that I'm a total newbie/fat turtle, but eventually, these feelings will subside and I will get used to it. And, the conversation is bound to circle and there will be nothing new to discuss. I wait for that day.
What races do you have coming up? Have you ever left work early or came to work late because for a run?
I sometimes get to work maybe 10 minutes later due to catching a later bus, but work is flex schedule. Work your 8 and they don't care.
ReplyDeleteMaybe if you start chewing gag bad breathe gum he'll stop talking to you!
Lucky you! I'm bound by my train times! Oooh... that sounds like a good idea... or I'll just start chowing down on a dozen donuts and he'll be so disgusted by me.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the 10k!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pete! It looks like it may be hot Sunday so I may have to up my time and lower my expectations! Hope your running is going well!
ReplyDeleteYes, good idea in the heat to adjust your goal time upwards. My training is going well, so far! Thanks!
DeleteTime to ride in a different train car? Ahh... but I know how hard that is! I am totally set on the seat I ride on in the am ;)
ReplyDeleteGosh! I didn't realize the 5K was so expensive! The 10K is definitely a better choice! I am signed up for a 10K next weekend and was hoping for it to be a PR effort and now I am no where near that and all... uhh, why did I even sign up. LOL. Oops. Blabbing a bit here ;)
I have flex start time so if I run in the am I will sometimes start a bit later than normal then work later than normal :)
Do you work downtown as well?? What 10K are you running? Good luck! I feel the same way regarding my 10K. The race director e-mailed us warnings us of a potentially hot summer and to stay hydrated. Lucky you on your flex time!
DeleteI work downtown 1+ days a week (2 days this week) and from home the rest of the time. I am doing the Lung Run next Saturday. Thanks! Ugh! I hope it's not too hot for you guys!!!
DeleteYou get to work from home?! That is awesome! I'm so jealous! Do you have to fend off Data from distracting you? Good luck with your 10K!
DeleteHa ha ha! I think Data has to fend me off from bother him! Good luck to you too!
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