I have made my decision about this year’s marathon: I am not going to run it. My adjusted goal for this year is to break my 1/2 marathon PR instead in October.
The decision does sadden me a little bit (I feel a sense of loss), but overall I am good with it. I have made great improvements over the least 2 months with my running and my weight loss, but the calf injury is a bit of a set back. So I am going to concentrate on continuing getting better for another year and then be able to do what I wanted to do this year, which is break the 5 hour marathon time, perhaps do even better.
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crankygirl
August 12, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I’m not off the fence yet, and I’m sorry about your calf, but it’s nice to know others have struggled with this question also.
kspin
August 12, 2008 at 4:42 pm
I hate passing up anticipated races, but I think you are wise to keep an eye on the injury. Most likely you will meet both your half and full marathon goals that way too! I think I finally have a race on the horizon…I better start following your great workout plan! Sounds like you are rockin!