It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
Very happy to be running consistently again. You can’t RUNfess if you don’t run, right?
But this month, I actually started racing so these will be RACEfessions instead.
1. I racefess…
I had decided to focus on recovery and training for my May half marathon.
But it sure was hard to pass up all those shorter races that I normally run each year…
Yes, I skipped 6 races.
2. I racefess…
I planned on running the Tropicool 5k when I was in Florida. I even paid for it.
It involved having a friend get up early to drive me to the start (after a late night out) and another to pick me up.
I just had zero mojo to do it this year.
So my $$ went to their charity and I ran in the ‘hood instead.
3. I racefess…
Each year, I’ve done this race, I’ve placed in the Grand Master Category.
My previous finish times have been: 29:07, 28:14, 27:28, 27:31.
No surprise that I checked the results for this year:
I guess everyone has gotten slower, including ME!!
4. I racefess…
I will have to force myself to the start line because I am so over DNSing races that I’ve paid for.
- 06-03-23 – Freihofer Run for Women 5k
- 06-17-23 – Valley Cats 5k
- 06-24-23 – Adirondack 7M Race to the Lakes
- 07-04-23 – Firecracker 4
- 07-15-23 – Silks n Satins 5k
- 08-13-23 – Run for the Roses 5k
I’m in a new age group so my finish time should be slower, right? I need to toss my ego out the door.
5. I racefess…
I said, of course, that I just wanted my foot to heal and be able to run again. And that my snail’s pace did not bother me.
That being said, I was elated to finish the Brooklyn Half Marathon fast enough to qualify for the 2024 NYC Marathon.
I finished Brooklyn HM in 2:21:41
My running friends didn’t get in the 2023 lottery but they plan to run the NYC Marathon in 2024. Now I’ll have the option to join them.
Happy Running! Anything to run or racefess this month? Please share.
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Yes, it is normal to slow down as we continue to age. At this point, I am just really grateful to be able to do what I am doing and still enjoying it. I think your times are pretty impressive no matter your age group 🙂
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Thanks… it’s normal to WANT to be faster but it’s more realistic that we will NEVER be.
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It doesn’t seem like you’ve slowed down much! But yes- that’s why we have age groups. There’s a reason we run slower than the 20 year olds! I think you’ll be well in your new AG.
You have a lot of races coming up! I hope you run and enjoy all of them.
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I have slowed down and have to be ok with it… no choice. It’s more important to stay healthy than be fast.
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Well the race is already paid for whether you run it or not. Just sayin’.
Great job with the Brooklyn Half with not so nice weather as well!
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but I hate wasting $$ and I love to race.
Rain was probably better than the heat I’ll be racing in this weekend.
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Great job in Brooklyn and yay for 2024 NYC Marathon qualifying!
Skipping that race in FL sounds like the right choice to me!
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Thanks… and yes, I just didn’t feel like suffering through a hot 5k.
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I’m stunned that you have passed on all these races! It’s as if I don’t even know you anymore, lol. Seriously tho, I am glad that you are listening to your body and giving it a break. Don’t sweat the slower finish times! You’re still out there doing it!
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Thanks. I’ll get back into racing again I’m sure.
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You have a lot of restraint! I remember trying to head to start lines with my boot! I am so glad you are back!
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Thanks. Me too.
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I didn’t realize it was six races you had to DNS. I can only imagine how tough that was, but it was a good decision. I bet your brief racing sabbatical will make all the upcoming ones even more special 😉
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Those 6 were ones I normally do. I didn’t sign up.
And yes I really appreciate races now.
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No matter what your time is, you are still out there and being bada$$. Listening to your body and recovering is much more important than the races you had to miss. I know that isn’t what you wanted to do but it was a good decision. Looking forward to reading about your upcoming races!
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You are correct, of course. At least I didn’t pay for them.
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I know it was hard for you to pass on all of those races – kudos for listening to what your body needed.
Congrats on running Brooklyn strong and qualifying for NYC!!
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Thanks. I’ll be racing more now that Brooklyn is over.
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