“Racing” on a whim

I signed up for the Eyeball on the Wall race on Saturday. I will run two loops around the South Glenmore Reservoir for a 30K distance. 

After I hit confirm, I immediately thought – What am I doing?

Sure I’ve been feeling great lately but that does not necessarily mean I am ready to go all out in a race especially in a road race.

What am I thinking?

Right now I am thinking Eyeball the Wall is a super weird name for a race. (What does it mean?) I am also hoping my legs will hold out for three hours or so on pavement. 

No doubt I can run 30K but it will be more a question of how much do I want to hurt during the race? Not much. That’s why I am calling it a $45 “training run” with random people. 

Quite frankly I have missed the race atmosphere and I want to soak it up for inspiration. Runners are pretty awesome. I run alone mostly so it’s nice to be on a new course and chat with other humans.

Plus I have never run in this part of Calgary before so I am crossing my fingers for a sunny day – not too hot, not too cold – and happy legs. This run will also be a great test of my endurance. So far the longest distance that I have run this year is 24K. (That was a few weeks ago.) 

I will not get caught up in the “racing” atmosphere. (I have to say this out loud a few times over the next few days while I stress about the run.( I think a reasonable time for me to visit is around 3:30 or under. That will give me lots of time to chill and live tweet my run (just kidding). 

Yup so that’s where I am at this week. Wish me luck! I could use all the positive vibes that you are sending.