Getting Closer To Race Day

I am so excited and extremely terrified at the same time.  My shins seem to hurt in the beginning of my long runs, but the pain lessens as I get warmed up.  I am hoping that this will be the case on race day.  What if I cramp up?  What if I don't have the energy to finish the race?  What if my AS flairs up? 

I need to keep my head in the game. I need to focus on proper nutrition for this race.  I didn't come here to just do "ok" and finish.  I have a goal to meet and I am prepared to push my body beyond its limits to reach my goal.  I need to maintain a sub 7 minute per mile pace if I want to finish in under three hours. 

Whatever it takes!!!

This passed week I have been able to maintain that pace for a half marathon distance.  My biking power and cadence have increased.  I have logged a total of 200 miles biking and 35 miles running this passed week.  I really believe that I need to focus more on nutrition if I want to be a contender and especially if I want to take this to a professional level.

Today I noticed as I was ascending Kawaihae Road up to Waimea that I was getting lightheaded and needed to stop.  I almost passed out.  I NEED PROPER FUEL.  My back and Ankylosing Spondylitis is doing fine and I have a good hold on my stretching routine.  My fatigue on my muscles is minimal as well through post workout protein and constant stretching.  Its the before and during that I need to conquer.  I wish I could just download the information into my brain and know exactly what to eat and take and when to eat and take it.  This is seriously frustrating me.  I am impatient in nature, as a pisces.

Please feel free to post comments and Check out my fundraiser too!  Only a few weeks left.  So far I have raised $800 for the Spondylitis Association of America.

WOOHOO!!!