Changed goals and gear this week and still saw success

Dear James, Daniel and Emily,

When the week started I was amped to get ready for the 5K race this weekend. I wanted to really build up with some good long runs so I could really push it on Saturday with confidence. Confidence to turn in a really good personal time. But when the cold and sore throat reared their ugly head on Monday I had to change gears. My new goal was to get rested this week, and head off the cold before it could really take over.

That meant no runs, no walks, and no other workouts. It was and it wasn't easy. To be honest, while I have reached the point where it is easy to strap the shoes on and head out the door on any given day, it is still kind of easy to not do so too. The hardest part was actually forcing myself to sleep a little later, and really get some rest. By the end of the week I will say I was getting a little restless from the forced down time. But it was well worth it, because I feel very rested and ready for the race tomorrow.

I can't say that I feel as confident about turning in a real top notch performance, but I am confident that I will do at least as well as last summer. I will be interested to see how I do in a race environment, where (despite my better judgement) my competitive juices will flow, and I will probably race faster than I normally run, just because I am in a group. Only time will tell for sure how I do, but I am definitely excited, and glad I took care of myself so I could run healthy.