As the race gets closer I need to develop a strategy. There are so many variables at the best of times, let alone under the shadow of uncertainty about my current fitness and ability. Every previous time I had a reasonable plan that I felt was do-able. This time I have no idea.
I imagine so many scenarios ranging from miraculously feeling my old self come race day, to barely scraping in under 17 hours. What I really need is a strategy that leaves me unsurprised, and yet gets me to the finish line asap.
I'm tempted to say I'll just play it by ear, but that rarely works for anyone. What is it they say? If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail!
I hope to learn some things during the half that John and I are doing in Welland in a few weeks.
Maybe my plan will be as simple as trying to beat John! :)
Still thinking!
Today was a regular rest day and at this point I don't even know what I'm doing tomorrow, beyond leaving the house in my running shoes
and
....this is how I felt 2 years go....
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth."---Mike Tyson
...this is my take away from last year....
"Failed plans should not be interpreted as a failed vision. Visions don't change, they are only refined. Plans rarely stay the same, and are scrapped or adjusted as needed. Be stubborn about the vision, but flexible with your plan."---John Maxwell
...this is where I am right now...
"I have no plan. I will leave it to the good things and good times to find me."---Nimrat Kaur
...and this is where I aspire to be...
"Happy is the person who knows what to remember of the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan for in the future."---Arnold H Glasow
Love
Peter
I've made this suggestion before but you're stubborn so I'm modifying it. I believe you are so overtrained. Only bike and swim till the half with john, then plan on a steady even run. If it doesn't seem to help, you've only lost the few weeks between now and then. You admit you don't have a plan, so if there's even a chance of improving the situation...??? Regardless, I love you immeasurably.
ReplyDeleteSee you in Welland, plan or not!
ReplyDeleteLove holj
Plans can become events of themselves. Not great when the planning overtakes everything else, so fly free for a bit. Strategy will emerge. In any case, you are well loved!
ReplyDeleteLove, gail