If you follow me on social media, you've seen already, I have decided to switch to the Carmel half marathon, instead of the full.
Honestly, I was hoping to not have to decide until I was actually running, and then see how I feel. And at that time if I didn't think I could do the full, I could turn off with the other halfer's.
But then I found out if I did that I would be disqualified.
So I had to make a decision, and I had to make it now.
I want to always move forward with my running, my training, even my life. But instead I feel like I've just gone backwards in so many areas.
I mean a year ago I was training for a 100 miler!
I know this is the right decision. I'm not ready for 26.2 physically or mentally. I know this is the smart thing to do. But it still sucks.
I WILL run a marathon again. Maybe this Fall.
Even though a marathon is pure torture, it was one of the best things I've ever done. 4 times.
So I have no doubt I will do it again, just not yet.
In the meantime, I'm going to try like heck to PR this half. If this race goes anything like my 10 mile race a few weeks ago, I can do it.
Thank you all for your encouragement and support as I've been trying to figure this thing out.
Awe, I'm sorry Katie. I know that was a really tough decision to make. Go kick some ass at the half though! A PR sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you made the right call. It is tough but I hope you will really enjoy the half!!
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt that I will enjoy it!
DeleteHang in there. It's never easy to have to regress and it hits right in the psyche.
ReplyDeleteYes it does. I am positive I will do another full though, so that makes me feel a little better!
DeleteKatie, I definitely do not see this as a step backward; if anything, you're making progress by understanding what it means to take care of yourself and your body! Go out and enjoy the race; there will always be another marathon to train for and you should do it when you're ready! Kudos to you, girl! YOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteGood point Tara. Thank you my friend!!
DeleteI'd write this place & let them know I don't like they put the word "downgrade"... that's a stupid use of a word when you're talking about still doing 13.1 miles...
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you making the smart choice!!!! You're going to now ENJOY the race & do awesome!!!
Katie, this is a "re-group" process. You are listening to your body and going with your gut. Now get that Half done girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly right. I'm sure I would regret it if I went through with the full, and was miserable. Thanks chick!
DeleteI agree with Rebecca Jo - I'd seriously let them know maybe they should consider saying something like "switch" or "transfer" to the half, not "downgrade"! I know you're disappointed, but try not to look at it in that light. I've switched from a full to a half before and honestly, it felt so freeing knowing that instead of pushing myself to a distance I wasn't sure I could or wanted to handle, I could go out and kick ass at a comparatively shorter distance. And that's exactly what I did ;) Now go crush that half!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you had to make the decision you weren't totally ready to make, but I really don't think you should see this as a step back. Just because you're not constantly upping your distance doesn't mean you're not making progress! If that were the case, everyone who ran a marathon would have to run ultras for the rest of their lives! I think you really made the right choice and can take this opportunity to run a GREAT half, which, in my opinion, is way better than running a mediocre (or worse, painful or ending-in-injury) full marathon. Have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you had to make this decision.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that with all these injuries over and over again you made need to do what I did and decide to take a marathon break. It sucked at first and I hated it.
My last marathon was Feb. 2014 and my next one wont be until Oct/Nov 2016 so I will have taken two full years off before I start marathon training again.
At first I was pissed. However, the I really started to change my focus - number one goal - run injury free.
I hired a coach to help me (she is amazing and cheap) and took a few months just to get healthy. It was so frustrating, but a year after my last marathon I am seeing such amazing differences. I am running paces I haven't run in 4-5 years and am now excited to focus on the half and try to really speed up and get a half PR before I take on the monster that is the full again. You might want to think about a new goal, put the marathon on hold for a bit and make goal number one to be able to run healthy and injury free.
I think it was the right decision. It stinks to have to make it, but it will probably be better in the long run. Good luck! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. I know it is disappointing, but at least deciding ahead of time means you can make a plan to run the best half you've got in you right now. Good luck and have fun!
ReplyDeleteYes, that is definitely my plan! Thanks Jessica!
DeleteAs disappointing as this may feel, it's a good thing that you know your body so well to be able to make such a choice. Good luck with the half!!!
ReplyDeleteI really do feel like it's the right choice too, although very disappointing! Thanks Annette.
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