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Last Friday of the month already? It’s time to join in for some fun April Runfessions a monthly link up to spill all kinds of running and fitness thoughts. So let’s get right to it.

April Runfessions

April Runfessions

I Runfess…I am a little nervous about my first tri race of the year this Sunday. I know that I am more than prepared for this sprint tri but I still get so nervous and have to work really hard to push away the “what if” thoughts. I have written out my whole race day plan and hoping that will help me stay focused. This is new for me and I am optimistic it is really going to help.

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I Runfess…I sometimes question why I do this to myself. Don’t get me wrong,  love the training and the motivation and the discipline that training for a race entails; do not however love the pre race anxiety. Yet, I do keep signing up for them so perhaps it’s like childbirth that I just forget this part?

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I Runfess...I am glad I wrote that Race Day Letter to myself Race Day Letter to myself  last month to remind me of how I have prepped and how much progress I have made.

I Runfess…I am kind of glad that I do not have a half marathon or longer distance race on my schedule yet for this year. I am enjoying the shorter runs and more cross training right now. I think my body is too and I feel like I am in better shape now. I am sure come August I will be ready to sign up for a longer race again in the fall.

I Runfess…While I have been doing really well with meal planning and eating well balanced meals, I have been having such chocolate cravings lately. Time to do another sugar detox or just let me myself eat chocolate? Serious dilemmas for sure 🙂

Tell me do you make a race day plan to follow? Anything to Runfess?

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Comments

  2. The chocolate cravings could be because you need a smidge more protein with everything you are doing, or that you have given that sweet tooth a bit too much free rein. Maybe a little bit of both! I know I’m having that problem, but my problem is CARBS (well, and sugar)

  5. I always ask myself that very question as I line up for a race: why do I do this to myself? LOL. You’re so well prepared for your tri–you’re going to do great! And make sure to have fun. That’s why we do this stuff!

    I couldn’t do a sugar detox, so I say eat the chocolate. It’s got anti-inflammatory properties! At least that’s what I tell myself. I’m not a good influence, am I?
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Runfessions over CoffeeMy Profile

  6. Just go with the chocolate, our bodies need it ….or maybe it’s for our sanity. Either way, we NEED it! 🙂

    Ugh, I also dread the pre race anxiety and though I’ve never done a tri, I have done multiple duathlons and always have even more pre race anxiety with those than I do for running events. Maybe it’s the whole transition thing. Good luck, I know you are going to crush that tri!!
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  12. I love chocolate, so that has my vote. Studies show dark chocolate is good for runners, so why not? I get the good stuff too, like the Ghiradelli dark chocolate squares. Those squares are small and limit my consumption. Sometimes one is all I need.

  14. I runfess that the Indy Mini is a week from Saturday and it will likely be my last half marathon, and the thing is I think I’m okay with that. It will mark the 20th time I’ve done that event and 60 half marathons total. I’ve always loved distance but after my knees kinda went bad last year, diagnosed with arthritis (doc says I’m too young for it but that’s my life!), I am ready to take on smaller races and more biking. I never thought I’d be okay to let go of the distance, but I’m thankful I’m reaching that place in my life. My body says I have to and my mind is catching up to that truth!
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  21. I runfess that I’ve been loving chocolate more lately as well and it’s been so hard not to eat it! You’ll rock your race…good luck! I love the idea of writing a lether to yourself, cool!.
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  24. I’ve never done a race day plan as detailed as yours. Maybe just the logistics before the race starts. I think it’s a great idea as it allows you to visualize what you want to happen in the race and it should have a positive effect. Have you tried any breathing techniques to ease your pre-race jitters? Best of luck on your tri!
    Elaine @myRUNexperiment recently posted…Five Ways I Heat Proof my RunMy Profile

  26. Runfession: I make my race day plan in my head…throughout the night or wee hours of the morning before the race 🙂 Perhaps a well detailed written plan would allow me a more sound sleep.

    Runfession: I plan to stick to short distances this year as well. The training just takes too much time!
    megan recently posted…Friday FiveMy Profile

    • I think it really helped me a ton to have it written out this time. I will be doing it again. Nothing wrong with shorter runs especially in the heat of summer

  29. Wow! That is such a great way to organize for your triathlon! I think that is one of the disciplines of the sport: Organization. Have a great race!! 🙂