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June 04, 2005
Race Chaos!
So I have to admit, the ensuing chaos from this race has now made national headlines and it was all over the chicago news last night. My race re-cap from www.marathonguide.com even made the NBC 5 news! That was kind of exciting and totally amusing. I do feel awful that I am amused by this debacle because the bottom line is that people were forced to run 27.2 miles (or 13.6 in the half, or 14.6 in my case!) and that is NOT right. One runner wrote in that he was happy to finish his first ultra - I had to chuckle at that comment. I do encourage everyone to read the reviews of the Lakeshore marathon on www.chicagoaa.com and marathonguide.com. The Chicago Tribune also plastered the story on its front page yesterday and that is what set off the media firestorm.
Aside from my newsworthy half marathon to kick off the week, I am ecstatic to report that I am now on a 15 day running streak. This is giant news for me since I have literally been in a running slump since 2002. OUCH. When I met Alison in Boston this year, I predicted that this may be my summer of redemption! I am just *really* hoping for a healthy and injury-free summer of running. I think it also helps that I am approaching this new running streak with an upbeat and optimistic attitude. I am also not afraid to log 2 miles in my running log. I used to have a poor attitude and I would simply not run if it was not going to be 6-8 miles; I considered anything less a waste of time. I think I am finally maturing as a runner and realizing that consistency at this point is more important than miles.
That said, I will hit 50 miles this week - yipppeee! I have already made a pact with myself that I will not exceed 65 miles/week this summer. I am putting myself on a long term plan that will have me running 50-65 miles this summer and hopefully 70-75 next year, and maybe 80-85 in 2 years, and possibly even a 100 miles 3-4 years from now. I want to climb to that point slowly and steadily and - most importantly - healthily.
Since I have posted 43 miles already this week, I plan to run 3-5 this afternoon and bike or lift, and run 10 miles tomorrow AM. THIS IS SO EXCITING!
Posted by bridget at June 4, 2005 10:56 AM
Comments
Yeah happy runner!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Audrey at June 4, 2005 12:00 PM
I'm glad to hear things are going so well and your running is very exciting for you now! Enjoy! :)
Posted by: Beth at June 4, 2005 08:40 PM
That sound like a great plan and a great goal Bridget! Definitely thought of you when I was watching NBC Nightly News and they were taking about the half and the marathon, what a disaster!
Posted by: Nanda at June 6, 2005 09:59 AM
Good for you Bridget! I hope this is a great and injury free running year for you.
Posted by: Barb at June 6, 2005 02:58 PM
Bridget,
It sounds like you have a great plan - I hope you stick to it and avoid the temptation (which you know you will face) to up your mileage just because you are feeling so good.
You will run a great Chicago Marathon this fall I am sure, regardless of whether you start from the preferred or competitive corral.
Gerard
Posted by: Gerard at June 7, 2005 12:12 PM