It's 3AM and I want to go to bed.......
Anybody recognize those lyrics? I am not even from this state, and I love this band! Name that band!
I will be in Marietta, OH at a startup until May 2nd. Not only am I going to be away from home right before the marathon, but I am working nights. I come in around 6PM and work until around 6AM the next morning. This is my first time working nights for more than a couple of days, so I hope this won't affect my biological clock and sleeping pattern too much!
The weird part for me so far is getting up around 2ish in the afternoon, working out in the hotel gym, walking/ellipticizing/biking, and then getting my Americano from the hotel Starbucks before I head into work. I find it hard to eat breakfast food around 6PM, and then when am I supposed to eat a "lunch"? At 6AM all I want to do is go back to my hotel room with the blinds pulled and the "Do Not Disturb" on my door and sleep for a few hours. So where was dinner?
I am a fanatic about a daily routine. Not only do I work out at the same time everyday, but I eat the same food everyday at the same time except for dinner which I change up. I bring my lunch to work and have a good system in place. I always have my cup of cocoa before bedtime which helps me drift off to sleep. This traveling, sleeping in a hotel, and working nights I am afraid might take its toll on my marathon preparations.
I decided not to run anymore before the marathon. I know I really have fallen off the training wagon by just doing the long runs, but for me, it is better to know I can cover the distance than running all of the runs because they are scheduled. At this point I want to save my ankle to ensure I can do 26.2 miles. The 21 miler over the weekend was tough, but I remember thinking at the end, if it was the day of the marathon, I can run 5 more miles no problem. We had such beautiful weather last Saturday when we ran that I hope the same thing will be said on May 6th.
Eric informed us of the Pace Groups at the marathon, and he, Crystal, and myself are going to sign up for the 4:15 pace. This puts us at averaging 9 minutes 45 seconds per mile, which is definitely doable. At this point, the motivation I believe will be knowing my parents will be waiting for me at the finish line, so that will make me run my best.
Crystal will be traveling next week, so the next time we will get to see each other is the Saturday before the marathon. We used to live hundreds of miles apart and see each other about once/month, but now if we go more than a couple of days without seeing each other we go into twin withdrawal. I used to think it would be easier if I didn't like her so much and we DIDN'T get along, but I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful sister and friend here in Cincinnati.
Alright everyone quit gagging, and help me count down the days until May 6th! 10 days and counting!!!
I will be in Marietta, OH at a startup until May 2nd. Not only am I going to be away from home right before the marathon, but I am working nights. I come in around 6PM and work until around 6AM the next morning. This is my first time working nights for more than a couple of days, so I hope this won't affect my biological clock and sleeping pattern too much!
The weird part for me so far is getting up around 2ish in the afternoon, working out in the hotel gym, walking/ellipticizing/biking, and then getting my Americano from the hotel Starbucks before I head into work. I find it hard to eat breakfast food around 6PM, and then when am I supposed to eat a "lunch"? At 6AM all I want to do is go back to my hotel room with the blinds pulled and the "Do Not Disturb" on my door and sleep for a few hours. So where was dinner?
I am a fanatic about a daily routine. Not only do I work out at the same time everyday, but I eat the same food everyday at the same time except for dinner which I change up. I bring my lunch to work and have a good system in place. I always have my cup of cocoa before bedtime which helps me drift off to sleep. This traveling, sleeping in a hotel, and working nights I am afraid might take its toll on my marathon preparations.
I decided not to run anymore before the marathon. I know I really have fallen off the training wagon by just doing the long runs, but for me, it is better to know I can cover the distance than running all of the runs because they are scheduled. At this point I want to save my ankle to ensure I can do 26.2 miles. The 21 miler over the weekend was tough, but I remember thinking at the end, if it was the day of the marathon, I can run 5 more miles no problem. We had such beautiful weather last Saturday when we ran that I hope the same thing will be said on May 6th.
Eric informed us of the Pace Groups at the marathon, and he, Crystal, and myself are going to sign up for the 4:15 pace. This puts us at averaging 9 minutes 45 seconds per mile, which is definitely doable. At this point, the motivation I believe will be knowing my parents will be waiting for me at the finish line, so that will make me run my best.
Crystal will be traveling next week, so the next time we will get to see each other is the Saturday before the marathon. We used to live hundreds of miles apart and see each other about once/month, but now if we go more than a couple of days without seeing each other we go into twin withdrawal. I used to think it would be easier if I didn't like her so much and we DIDN'T get along, but I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful sister and friend here in Cincinnati.
Alright everyone quit gagging, and help me count down the days until May 6th! 10 days and counting!!!
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4 Comments:
Hey Amber, it's Laurie (the Park City girl). Just wanted to say don't worry too much about the running at this point. I too am out until the race. I came down with a nasty bacterial infection/bronchitis after the 12 miler last weekend and haven't been out of bed all week. I'm hoping to maybe get a couple miles in next week just to loosen up those legs. I'm interested in signing up for the pace group too...in fact, 4:15 would be the one I would run with. Can you tell me how to sign up? You can post back here or send me an email at chimp367@cinci.rr.com Laurie
Hey Amber - Don't worry too much about not running and a crazy sleep schedule. At this point, rest is best (even if it is not sleep). The second day of third shift is the worst and then it gets easier. Getting back ON a regular schedule is also easier than getting OFF a regular schedule.
Hope to see you all at the pig. I know I could average a 9:45 mile, but I'm not sure how many breaks my little group will take. We'll just have to see what happens.
Hey guys!
Thanks for the words of encouragement! I haven't reached the "panic" stage of worrying about whether I can really do this or not, but I am sure it is coming. I am probably just looking for things to stress about. Here is the website for the pace group.....
http://www.clifbar.com/play/marathon_reg.cfm?location=register
You fill out your info, pick the marathon and your pace, and that is it! I can't wait to get back to Cincinnati and see you guys!
Take care
I got this lady, running through my head(eed)...
Always,
your Calzone
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