tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post1210303605411815402..comments2023-10-30T01:47:18.346-06:00Comments on BQ by 40: Top of Utah Marathon GoalsTerzahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-52214605552289556482011-09-08T19:35:30.402-06:002011-09-08T19:35:30.402-06:00Sharpen those elbows and start near the front, the...Sharpen those elbows and start near the front, then run your race smart, as you know how too (not out too fast) and to the best of your ability.konokweehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832963861670210489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-76185671577929005552011-09-08T19:15:48.307-06:002011-09-08T19:15:48.307-06:00Go for it! When you get out there listen to yours...Go for it! When you get out there listen to yourself and believe in yourself. Don't overthink it...go out there and do what you love and let yourself soar. You can do this!!!!Jessica (Pace of Me)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14489016806529715064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-31650627979828602892011-09-08T15:43:07.732-06:002011-09-08T15:43:07.732-06:00I am a realist. 100%. What if are a killer...go f...I am a realist. 100%. What if are a killer...go for it.. for sure. I hope all goes well that day...and that you have good conditions to help..you know..no wind, no heat, no stomach problems, no cramps...no fear.<br /><br />Good Luck!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-51241464961390202482011-09-08T11:25:01.715-06:002011-09-08T11:25:01.715-06:00I am an optimist because I believe that the menta...I am an optimist because I believe that the mental aspect of running is as important as the physical and if you are full of doubt or negative thoughts, then when the going gets tough (which it does in every marathon) you likely won't hold it together. But that said, I think it is important to be realistic about where you are in your training and what your abilities are. That said, I think you DEFINITELY can BQ, especially on this course and the weather looks like it is going to rock. I am super excited for you! It's going to be great. :)SupermomE13https://www.blogger.com/profile/11305105357197956694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-9300562123442522352011-09-08T10:47:21.835-06:002011-09-08T10:47:21.835-06:00I'm a bit of a realist as well and agree that ...I'm a bit of a realist as well and agree that is jut puts expectations in the right place. <br /><br />If I were in your shoes, I'd want the BQ even if it doesn't work out for 2012 because I'd want to know I could do it before the race that it would count for. That and all the reasons you list -- so good luck. I hope everything just goes completely your way. I will be sending speedy thoughts to you on the 17th.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809744218455258079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-90926027872798842852011-09-08T08:09:52.024-06:002011-09-08T08:09:52.024-06:00For me, when I start thinking negativly or doubtin...For me, when I start thinking negativly or doubting myself I tend to spiral out of control. I think that is why running may have made me more of an optimist than I normaly am. I have to come to the run thinking it will be a great run, or it is not for me. I get in my head and ruin it for myself. I think a good mix of optimism and realism is great for everyone.<br /><br />You will do great on TOU! Just make sure you run your race and not what others are doing. HAVE FUN!Chris @ Heavy Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122524402492599040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-27715812143189009412011-09-08T07:10:40.129-06:002011-09-08T07:10:40.129-06:00Oh so excited for you!!!! I don't think being ...Oh so excited for you!!!! I don't think being realistic is a bad thing at all. Believe in yourself, you will kill this race!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944445755726396280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-25585972477035344692011-09-07T23:16:42.525-06:002011-09-07T23:16:42.525-06:00I like Cory's motto! :)
You don't want t...I like Cory's motto! :)<br /><br />You don't want to be a thousand years old in a nursing home and sitting there thinking, "If only I would have given TOU a little more effort...", right? I mean, in between spoonfuls of soup someone is feeding you :). Hopefully The Running Gods give you perfect weather and you go in and you do your thing, having left no stone unturned, and you land across that finish line in a sub 3:45. It's in you, I know it is and I am so excited for you. And who cares if 2012 Boston is gone before you BQ, you have 2013...and maybe I will be there with ya - fun!!<br /><br />I spoke with one of my clients today who did TOU two years ago...her advice was: get in the front of the pack at the start, there are no waves and it's one huge cluster at the start and she spent too much time weaving to reach her first mile goal. The other thing she mentioned is that it got pretty warm when the race got out of the canyon and into town - so be ready for that, just in case. Throw tons of water on you at an aid station and stay on top of your hydration and nutrition!!<br /><br />This race is yours, girl!!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715235341995717590.post-43759925385205918932011-09-07T21:50:18.952-06:002011-09-07T21:50:18.952-06:00I think I'm going to do the "PR or die tr...I think I'm going to do the "PR or die trying" approach for Top of Utah. Definitely one of my favorite courses. I love your conclusion that the worst thing would be to finish saying "What if?" Can't believe it's so close!!!Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.com