Running Goals

Every time I finish a big "race" event, I get a little sad and depressed as the enthusiasm of the race wears off and I am left with nothing to train for or to look forward to. I have to admit that I love training. Working towards something makes my day and it gives meaning to my otherwise meaningless life. I heard this from a movie recently--"I did it to feel alive!". It is not that I don't feel alive but in truth running, cycling, swimming and participating in these events gives my Type A personality something to work on.

With that in mind, I have started looking for my next big race. At first, I thought it was going to be the St. George Marathon as my neighbor told me that she had a great connection and could get me in this late in the game (it is in about a week). Unfortunately, after she made her phone calls, the answer was no. I am feeling a bit devastated and sorry for myself at the moment. I know, I should feel happy that I am given the extra time to just chill and get my feet back from my first marathon, but I am on fire! I feel on fire and I feel that I have already done the training so I might as well just get it done, but I can't. I have to suck it up and look for another event to participate in.

Consequently, I went online and that is usually a bad sign. I get looking at stuff and next thing I know I am registering and putting things down on my planner. So, what do you think I found? You know me, it has to be something crazy and completely loony toon.

The Grand Slam!

No, it is not the Grand Slam from the Dennis menu nor the Wimbledon one. It is the Utah marathon running

one. Yes, I am going to sign up for the Grand Slam, 4 marathons in 2010. I never thought I would sign up for 4 marathons all in one year, but I figured since I will be already training for one, I might as well register for others and get them all in. There are 5 to choose from and I think I have narrowed them down to these four: Ogden Marathon (May), Park City Marathon (August), Top of Utah Marathon(Sept), and St. George Marathon (Oct).

To prepare me for these marathons: I want to do the Canyonlands Half Marathon on March 20th and the TOU 1/2 Marathon on August 2010. 

Also, let's not forget about my other great goal: Ironman 70.3 (shooting for the Boise Ironman in June).

Everything seems to fit perfectly with the dates. What do you think of the goals?

Comments

[Becca]

Hey! Nice to meet you :) Quite the page you have here. I am so excited to hear about the Boise Ironman in June...So awesome. I get this too...the after race depression thing. It's funny because I usually deal with it either by drinking large quantities of beer and/or researching the heck out of the next phase/goal :) Looking forward to following this site...

[Vici]

I randomly found this page. I think this is a great set of goals and you are an inspiration. I know far too many people who sit around doing nothing and don't pursue anything of interest. Glad to have found the page, and best of luck :)