its the final countdown

Hey hey hey, Happy Tuesday!  How was everyone's Monday?  Good? Awesome.  Not good?  Today's a new start :)  I'm in a good mood because.......it's race week!  That and the fact that it supposed to get to like 90 today.  I will NOT be the first one to complain about the summer heat, I remember all too well the -10 degree windchill and snow.  Although I'm sure most people will still complain - Mother Nature just cant win.

This week is easy-peasy (with the exception of racing 13.1 miles), and here's how it's going down;
Monday - 6 miles easy
                 4x200 comfortably-hard pace

Tuesday - 5x1000m @ Tempo (6:45)
                2 mile WU&CD

Wednesday - 5 miles easy
                      striders

Thursday - REST

Friday - 10-15 minutes easy
              striders?

Saturday - RACE MY BUNS OFF!!

Sunday - OFF :)


I'm trying not to be stressed out - honestly, there really isnt a reason to be.  Nichole and I discussed a pacing strategy, so knowing the "facts" makes me a lot more comfortable.  I know what I'm going to do food and fuel-wise and have an idea of what I'm going to wear.  I did tell Jake last night that for some reason I'm not as nervous as I have been for my other 5k races.  I'm sure that may change, but I will take it as a good sign. 

We will be driving up on Friday morning to check into our hotel and get to the expo.  Jakes dad and younger brother are going to be running the 5k that evening.  I'm am SO happy they are doing it and participating in the weekends events.  It is the first race for both of them so I'm excited to watch and cheer.

Saturday evening we are planning to get together with Nichole and her husband to hang out, have some (much needed) drinks and go watch some bands that will be there.  I'm really getting excited.  It's going to be such a fun weekend and I just cant wait to cheer everyone on and celebrate some huge accomplishments.

I'll make sure to take lots of pictures :)  Also, if you want to track me, my bib number is 4429.

Chat with you later from Fargo!