Successful Half-Ironmother!
Before I start this (long) race report, I just want to start with a reality check. As my friend Bine (rhymes with “Tina”) were driving to the race on Saturday morning, I said to her, “This is really whacked that I think this race will feel short.” So if you’re reading this—as I’ve read countless long-distance race reports—and think, “I could never.” I’m here to tell you: I’m whacked, and you could.
Without further ado, 10 things I learned at the HITS Triathlon Series, Grand Junction Half Distance:
1. Make a list and check it four times. I did the former, and even checked everything off, but that method was still not foolproof…
The Gals Answer Questions—and Relive a Scorcher Run
Dimity and Sarah recount a brutally hot run they recently survived in Sacramento, showing sometimes they don’t heed their own advice. After their done laughing at their own stupidity (and chafing!), they answer a few questions from mother runners, including how to come back from a stress fracture and how to run races on a budget. Finally the mothers ponder how to stay motivated and gain satisfaction despite slowing down, and SBS admits she’s actually been contemplating stepping up to an ultramarathon. Listen all the way through to hear the debated word of the week.
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Winners of GU Variety Packs!
It’s Friday morning, and I–Dimity–am almost as prepared as I thought I would be for my dress rehearsal race tomorrow. (If you want to hear about the flip side of a race, definitely read Sarah’s Vancouver Marathon honest and beautiful race report.) I still have to pack my pj’s and toothbrush bag, but all of my gear is ready to go—and my mind and body are faring forward in that direction as well. To wit: look at how organized my GU Energy products are (in a plastic bag and all!).
And we’ve got three lucky winners of the 24 variety packs of GU. (You don’t have to consume all 2,400 calories in one workout, unlike some crazy wannabe Ironmother I know…
TLAM Takeaways: Tips from Mother Runners Following the Own It & Finish It Training Plans
Though I’m about to run my fourth marathon—one week from this Saturday!—and I’ve run a good number of shorter race distances throughout the past seven years, this latest training effort marks just the second time I’ve wanted to really, truly, well, own the race. More specifically: I’ve not only wanted to own this race, I’ve also been willing to put in the tough work to (hopefully) achieve this ambitious goal.
Which is why I gravitated toward the Train Like A Mother—you guessed it—Marathon: Own It training plan.
Did I mention yet that I am beyond excited-nervous about my big goal and this race that’s just 10 days away? I am…
Follow This Mother!
Laurie Mapp, a Canadian BAMR, is looking forward to getting dirty this summer—she and her husband Darin are signed on to participate in the Mud Hero, an August obstacle course event in Red Deer, a town north of Calgary. Laurie, 37, and her family of five—she and Darin have three boys—live in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
Best recent run: My best recent run was on a Saturday night—the weather was warm, but not too hot, and I was running on a local school track. The track was dusty and boring, but it was an awesome run because my whole family was with me. My husband was running and my boys were playing tag in the park right next to the track…
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