Friday, January 27, 2012

Thanks & Goals

First let me start by saying a huge THANK YOU to those of you have sent me texts, emails, FB messages, well-wishing blog posts, and any other method of communicating good luck. It means a lot and I really hope I can be the support to you all that you have been to me. *Sweaty group hug*

So I posted yesterday to the DR FB page that my co-workers had a pool going on my finish time. It's really quite funny because my co-workers are not runners but they are very sweet and supportive. I told them my PR and I told them goal and the guesses ranged from four minutes over the goal to 20 minutes under the goal (I asked this person if they thought I was Kenyan).

In any event just as with other race goals I've decided to do an A+, A, B, and C goal. I added that A+ goal because I'm still running around in my head about my training and whether or not I'm ready, but this ain't my first rodeo and I know that all I can do is get out there and do my best.

A+ Goal - 3:34:59 (I just think this is a little reaching...)

A Goal - 3:40

B Goal - anything under 3:48 (my current PR)

C Goal - anything sub 3:50

And that's really I got. As Jason keeps reminding me, "you're going to eat lightning and crap thunder!" (I hope so Jason!)


I'll catch you all after my race and I should have someone post my time on the FB page if you want to get see it before I can get a blog post up.

(Inspirational quotes, phrases, and random good luck comments are all welcome and most appreciated!)

26 comments:

Detroit Runner(Jeff) said...

Good luck! You'll do great!!!

Kandi said...

Go get it, girl!

Jess said...

I vote A++++++++++++++++! Just do it! You know you can!

Carolina John said...

Cool! Good luck!

Morgan said...

You’re the best!
Around!
Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down
You’re the Best!
Around!
Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down
You’re the Best!
Around!
Nothing’s gonna ever keep you dow-ow-ow-ow-own

fancy nancy said...

Good luck!!! You're totally going to rock it!!!

lindsay said...

good luck girl! you WILL rock the house and i will anxiously await an immediate posting to FB ;)

TNTcoach Ken said...

Crapping thunder will slow you down, so wait until the end to crap thunder! May a tailwind be at your back the entire race........

Coach EK said...

1. Trust in your Training.
2. Believe in Yourself.
3. Run like you stole something!

See you in Miami.

Lisa said...

Rock it, girl!

Mamarunsbarefoot said...

You need a 3:35 yes? That goal is more than attainable! You are one of the most ready runners I have ever, ever seen!

Heather said...

Good luck!! Cant wait to hear!

Channel that inner Kenyan!!

Evolving Through Running said...

Feels like an A+. Just a hunch. Best of luck!

Xaarlin said...

Good luck girl! Be confident and celebrate your training.

Lesser is More said...

Best of luck! Don't forget to have fun...at least once the race is over!

NY Wolve said...

Good luck! And remember, be the ball.

Jason said...

You are so ready no doubt. And when that first hint of pain comes just think of Mick and you will smile and the pain will go away.

You are going to become a dangerous person Beth.

CautiouslyAudacious said...

You can do it!!!!!

it's all about pace said...

go bOb!

Brooke Shemwell said...

I'll be thinking about you!!! Wishing you the best of luck this weekend! Btw, did you ever have a chance to see The Artist? It's my topic today if you want to see.
Brooke

Allison said...

Good luck this weekend! You've got this!

Katie said...

WHOOP WHOOP! You got this, girl! can't wait to hear all about it! Can I track you somehow?

Laura said...

Rock it, Run it and have a blast!

Navy Steve said...

Start a little slow and then get on pace! And don't forget to look around a bit and enjoy it!

Karen said...

Go B.o.B.!!! You have been working so hard at this, how you can you not have a good race? GO GO GO!

Meggan Johnson said...

LOVE THE POLL! Am pretty sure my coworkers don't even know what time I finish them in!

Can't wait to hear all about it!