Under The Rainbow

I had a “long” run planned today. Just 1:15, but I suppose I have to start someplace. I’m trying to be patient and ramp up slowly. Another injury in the next two months will mean that I’ll most definitely have to pull out of Ironman Wisconsin and pick another race next year. Honestly, that idea is starting to sound appealing anyway. I’m already pretty far behind the curve in terms of where my running should be right now. I know that I’ll be able to finish the run portion of Wisconsin, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to run most of it like I’d like to. I’d also be able to do a couple of later season 1/2’s that I’d otherwise miss. And I can more less be assured that I’d be going into the winter healthy so I don’t have to have such an extended off season like last year, which should save me regaining that 20 pounds and allow me to continue building my base into next year instead of starting from scratch next Spring. But I know if I don’t do Wisconsin, I’ll be wishing I was out there instead of cheering from the sidelines. Aaarrrggh… Decisions, decisions!

Anyhoo, my run went pretty well. God clearly loves me as while I was out there tonight, a big thunderstorm and I were on head on collision course. Right before impact, there happened to be a covered picnic area that I ducked into which saved me from getting too wet. This is like the third time in a row that when it has rained, there has conveniently been a place to duck under to keep me dry from the torrential down pour. Oddly coincidental considering most of my runs are out in wide open areas. He also was kind enough to provide me with one of the most beautiful rainbows that I’ve seen in quite some time. I wish I had my camera so I could have taken a picture of it. Huge, bright rainbow and I could clearly see both ends! That was nice and made for a happy run home.

Not too much else to report. I was back to my pre-epic eating weekend weight this morning so I guess not all that much damage was done. I’d still like to lose another five or so in the next couple of months…

2005/07/12 | Training | Comments [RSS 2.0]

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No fair! We didn’t get any rain — and I surely would have been thankful for it last night.

As for your choices, that’s a tough one, man. Sometimes the hardest choice to make is to turn down the tougher challenge. Of course, Ironman Wisconsin *will* always be there. And you are an Ironman already.

Comment by Heather | 2005/07/13 at 07:47:32
Wow, what a cool run…I like rainbows. You must be doing something right!!!

Comment by Flatman | 2005/07/13 at 07:59:55
Chris,

That’s awesome about the run.

I don’t know what to tell you about the ironman. A lot depends on what your goal is for this race. You’ve already proven that you can finish one. If you are trying to improve upon last year’s race maybe taking another year to do it right and get healthy isn’t that bad. IMMoo isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Doing a couple of hIM’s isn’t a second rate substitute either and they should be considerable easier on the body, particularly the legs, allowing you to have a good offseason and come into ‘06 with a great base.

Comment by mike | 2005/07/13 at 12:21:59
Chris:

are you sure your not just letting your feeling of being behind in training stop you from doing your “a” race…you can at least walk the 26 miles at 16 min pace can’t you? so suck it up and do the race its what you’ve been training for.

Comment by Oldman | 2005/07/13 at 15:27:34
Wow, that really is a tough call, but you’re really thinking along the right lines going into next season. In the end, it’s really just going to be about how you feel - if you’re heart isn’t in it before the race, it will likely not be in it during the race.

So, the fix seems to be that you need to get your heart in the game ;) You paid the money, right? If you can manage this race without hurting yourself, I say go for it.

Comment by wil | 2005/07/13 at 20:03:11
do it come on do it.
Your there you just don’t want to believe it.

Comment by Commodore | 2005/07/14 at 00:32:02
Hey…I remember my first IM..I was injured all the time, I barely completed training for a 1/2 let alone a full…I decided that I could finish it no matter what..so if your goal is to finish, you can do it..just get out there!!
Good luck with your decision!!

Comment by ironm4n | 2005/07/14 at 06:49:15