I got my first ever half marathon medal today - bishop events Georgetown race. However, this was a tough race as I pushed myself all the way.

I handled my race-prep-day wrong. I don’t want to go into this too much but sleep and runner’s diet are key and I could not do it. I will be better disciplined next time FOR SURE.

I struggled with some fatigue the whole week (which caused night time anxiety), so showing up alone at the race was hard. Sad thoughts hit me midway — so I’m dedicating this run to him but it’s not gonna bring him back… This was very strange like the pill that expired. I had to shake it off and re-direct my thinking. The runners community was just amazing - those who turned around already were shouting out encouraging words - so sweet. After the finish, it took me some minutes until I could actually feel good and smile for the picture. I’ll find a hematologist to rule out whatever it may be.

About unexplored fatigue and impact on running:
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Anonymous wrote:Just want to applaud and acknowledge your comeback after an injury! My husband is also training for the same race after a foot injury. Great work!

Thanks so much for your reply. Good luck to your husband.

Just want to applaud and acknowledge your comeback after an injury! My husband is also training for the same race after a foot injury. Great work!

14 miles done. Pace is around 13.
But I have to walk more to avoid some injury again.
Miles are actually a coping mechanism for grieving.
Miles put me back on my feet, both literally and figuratively.
I’m still it sure I can do 26.2 but I will keep working till my body revolts.

6 miles
Slow pace
Most beautiful trail
Need to gain weight

That fall was actually bad. The bloody knee took some time to heal and now I have an ugly scar that sticks out as somehow it healed with a much darker color - like what the hell?! Usually, the scar color blends but not this time.
But the other knee was a real problem and caused doctors visits. Meniscus tear was suspected. I was limping and upset and worried this may be a long term problem. Just when an mri was due like in a few days, I cancelled it as the knee started feeling better at last. The pain gradually went away, fortunately, while I pulled out from exercising. Just easy walks remained. Bottomline - I had to take a 2-month break.

Signed to an app based plan. Started today with 2miles .

May be this sounds like some kind of a saga, but I do look forward to the restart.

12 miles - check.
Wiped out once but no major damage so should be able to lick the wounds to heal and get the half done.

Extreme fatigue - day 3.
So frustrating.
Negative for COVID.

Here is some info regarding qualifying for NYC:

https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/runners/marathon-time-qualifiers

You don’t have to qualify for MCM.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NYC PP here. 40 minute easy run with six 30 seconds hard bursts sprinkled in. 9:48/mile pace.

42 years old. 3rd full marathon. Just want to make it through training without the injuries that plagued my first 2 marathons.

Good luck to anyone training for a fall race!

Nice! Boston next?

Thanks! Nope, probably never Boston, I could never make the qualifying time and my days of getting faster are probably behind me. I’m just happy finishing the races

This morning: 35 minutes easy, then 10 moderate. It’s called the “strong finisher” training run. Not sure on pace or mileage since my GPS died halfway through.

Was actually slightly cooler this morning, so I hope others took advantage too!

Does one have to qualify for NYC or Marine Corp?

10 miles
Elevation gain: 764ft
Pace: slow

Some weeks turn out bad for exercising.
And that’s when all roads lead to the couch after a long, long work day.
This is not a complaint.
It could have been worse.
There could have been no dried mango supplies at the store.
I am also grateful for the medical results that ruled out the bad and ugly.
Have a good night, DC. The neat city of monuments and cool museums.

Last Saturday’s run:
8 miles
Slow pace - watch stopped tracking so no numbers

Outdoor run
3 miles
34 minutes
Nice and quiet except for own music