tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627816464670021414.post3028552501150044095..comments2014-12-15T23:31:57.135-08:00Comments on WY I Run: My Execution TheoryPearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549419676620724647noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627816464670021414.post-72978726547230899192012-10-30T12:27:41.351-07:002012-10-30T12:27:41.351-07:00That's the goal... don't leave any of this...That's the goal... don't leave any of this damn training wasted. I really appreciate the feedback and will nail my three goals down today. A time NOT being one of them, trying to avoid meltdowns. Now lets hope they don't re-route the race to climb hiding hills in NYC. Hope all is well and seems like you crushed it on the mountain bike this summer... can't say I did the same, but it has been fun to get off the road.Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549419676620724647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627816464670021414.post-84410227141183583902012-10-30T12:20:23.138-07:002012-10-30T12:20:23.138-07:00Fucking Adam, such a reasonable asshole. LOVE the ...Fucking Adam, such a reasonable asshole. LOVE the track marks by the way, hahaha. <br /><br />Sounds like you've got a good plan going, not sure of the specifics, but my two cents:<br /> <br />1. Process, process, process. I give my kids a 3 point checklist before a race. 3 things that they are they're only focus during the race. After the race, they grade themselves on a scale of 1 (wait, I was supposed to do that?) to 5 (Wait, there were other competitors?). This way, I FORCE them to focus on the process, and not the product. We'll talk about product early in the season, and occasionally mid season when they're in need of a little motivation, but in my experience, focusing on the product nearly always leads to stress/meltdowns etc., and rarely to improved performance. <br /><br />2. Turn it around, this is your chance to SHOW OFF. You've worked your ass off for a long time. You've put in more work than 99% of the people you know, this is the time to relax and have a blast by putting that fine machine you've built to use. You've spent your time developing your body into something that should be CELEBRATED by kicking ass. And sure "It's my party, and I"ll cry if I want to," but it's so much more fun to get all boozed up and throw down on the dance floor right? Racing should be the same way. Get some swagger!<br /> Joe Howdyshellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188301093688184636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627816464670021414.post-19497572341438471342012-10-30T09:41:13.163-07:002012-10-30T09:41:13.163-07:00It always nice to get those affirmations from my p...It always nice to get those affirmations from my peers and speedy marathoners like yourself knowing I am not alone with some doubt kicks in, but like you said, ' It's part of the game.' Thanks JakePearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549419676620724647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627816464670021414.post-7563129992249031472012-10-30T09:30:45.414-07:002012-10-30T09:30:45.414-07:00Good luck in NYC. Anyone who is honest with themse...Good luck in NYC. Anyone who is honest with themself will admit that they have those "Why am I doing this?" moments in the week leading up to a marathon, even when training has gone perfect. Its all part of the marathon game. Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785417482981091644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627816464670021414.post-56331536502830503972012-10-30T09:20:19.469-07:002012-10-30T09:20:19.469-07:00Thank you Andrea... it is always a mental struggle...Thank you Andrea... it is always a mental struggle when you lower your mileage and aren't running fast before the big day. I have a few workouts to pull from my mind for the rough patches. Hope you are starting to finally heal up<br />Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549419676620724647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627816464670021414.post-44169837673620874052012-10-30T08:19:17.558-07:002012-10-30T08:19:17.558-07:00Best of luck at the race!! The week before the mar...Best of luck at the race!! The week before the marathon is so mentally challenging...be confident in your training and plan. Just think how far you've come since that stress fracture earlier this year!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387569005145581218noreply@blogger.com