What does a runner do once they undertrained, overwhelmed, and have a relay race in two weeks? They cease worrying and get enthusiastic about it anyway as a result of it will likely be a blast!
I’m operating the Wild Rogue Relay on June 15thand 16thwith an incredible group of runners. I haven’t been operating a lot, however that’s the case for 80% of my teammates. We nonetheless plan to go on the market and have as a lot enjoyable as we probably can whereas avoiding damage. We’ve determined that this would be the tremendous enjoyable warm-up for a extra severe and aggressive Hood to Coast.
Currently, I’ve struggled to get 10 miles every week accomplished. I’ve received a lot happening – a number of writing gigs, school programs (nearing the tip of my diploma), a brand new job, and being a spouse and mother. I’m feeling unfold somewhat skinny, however I feel a enjoyable race with a bunch of pals is the right option to decompress proper on the finish of Spring time period.
I’m so excited to run this race. That is my first time operating Wild Rogue. I used to be presupposed to run it final 12 months however ended up with a tendonitis flare up just a few weeks earlier than the race. I can’t wait to social gathering like I’m 20 years outdated once more whereas feeling like I’m positively in my 40’s after every leg. From what I’ve heard, Wild Rogue is a complete riot of a relay.
With solely a pair weeks left till the relay, I’m in group mode. I understand that to anybody that could be a fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants kind of particular person, I’m downright annoying previous to any large occasion. I wish to know who will likely be the place for decide up, snack coordination (Hood to Coast 2016 each single runner introduced a bunch of bananas – which is now a hilarious joke between us), who has the security gear, how many individuals are bringing water, and many others.
It’s about this time once I get out my relay bag and begin packing and organizing my gear. I begin obsessively checking climate forecasts for every of my legs and take into consideration what I’m going to put on. It’s a very large and thrilling factor for me. That is the purpose that I can’t cease fascinated with the race.
Am I fearful about operating my legs whereas I’m this undertrained? Sure and no. I used to be undertrained for Hood to Coast final 12 months as effectively – and I completed that simply positive. As a staff, most of us have struggled with our coaching so I’m in good firm. And we will all the time deploy the leapfrog card. That is the place one van doesn’t cease to relaxation however instantly begins up on their subsequent set of legs with a view to get to the end line earlier than the time cutoff.
The climate forecast for southern Oregon exhibits some scorching climate over the following 10 days, so I’m anticipating operating within the warmth. This isn’t one thing an individual from the northern Oregon coast is ready to prepare for – so out of every part – that is what I’m fearful about probably the most.
In conclusion, although I’m undertrained and overwhelmed with all of my life obligations these days – I’m very excited for this relay. I do know my staff goes to have a good time, and we should not neglect the sunscreen!
