So I’ve delayed it enough. It’s time to write up goals for Camarillo.
A. finish the race with a smile on my face and finish around 4:10
B. finish the race around 4:20 and still be smiling
C. Finish the race before my personal worst time of 4:41, which happened at the LA Marathon.
I’m thinking that a 4:25 might be my golden time, since it’s almost my 25th birthday.
I know that with that being said, even if I finish at 5:25 I’ll be happy, since I know I will have finished marathon number 6. I know the weather will be nice which was one of the main things that I was worried about. I’ll be glad when this race is over because then I will have no distractions at work as the big day quickly approaches on that front as well.
I have my shoes and outfit picked out and my hotel room booked. I leave tomorrow morning to head up there and I’m going to make sure my music is all charged up tonight and the best news of the day that came last night.
I FOUND CLAUDE THE GARMIN! After not having in for about a month and a half I found him again, tucked in between my headboard of my bed and the mattress. Random spot I know, but I’m glad that I have him again. While he was gone I just used my watch and map my run but I knew come race day I wanted to have him with me so that I knew the mile splits.
Marathon number 6 is here. Let’s do this.
xoxo
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Why not go for 4:08:15 since 4 x 8:15 = 25!!!
By Bill on 10.01.10 3:55 pm
Good luck! I’m just aiming for sub-2 in the half… we’ll see how it goes b/c I’m so sluggish lately.
I’ll def be hitting up Nike tomorrow. Hopefully I run into you (pun!) at some pt this weekend.
By Nobel4Lit (A Case of the Runs) on 10.01.10 3:55 pm
where have I been? I didn’t know Claude had been MIA!!!! Glad you’ve been reunited and I will be cheering you and your maniacness on from NorCal on Sunday! ♥♥♥
By Tara on 10.01.10 4:14 pm
Have fun, and have a great run! Looking forward to the race report!
By Beth on 10.01.10 4:21 pm
MAJOR props for marathon training without Claude. That would have been the breking point for me. Have a fun race!
By Aj on 10.01.10 4:24 pm
Hey Danica–enjoy the beautiful run on Sunday and give everything you have to staying in the moment. It’ll be a great race leading in to the big birthday. You’ve done more great stuff at 25 than most people ever accomplish. Props to you!
By Shelly on 10.01.10 4:33 pm
Good luck Danica!!! (So glad you and Claude are reunited too!)
By Sarah on 10.01.10 5:05 pm
Very exciting! I hope you have a great day. So happy the weather is cooperating. Looking forward to the tweets.
Go Girl!
By Ginny on 10.01.10 5:10 pm
Hi Danica! I’ve been following your blog for a while, and I just wanted to thank you for all your marathon training updates. They’ve really been inspiring and pushed me as I’ve been training for my first marathon, Long Beach! Good luck at Camarillo!
By Naomi on 10.01.10 5:22 pm
Get ‘er done!
By Page on 10.01.10 6:14 pm
you can do it! good luck! Cant wait to hear about it
By Heather on 10.01.10 6:17 pm
You’re going to rock it!!!
By Kirby on 10.01.10 7:22 pm
I have not a doubt in my mind that you are going to kick some serious ass!!! I love you beezy!!! you can do this! ROCK IT SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Nicole on 10.01.10 8:55 pm
Kickass marathon # 6 woooohooo
By Nes on 10.01.10 10:35 pm
Kickass marathon #6 wooohooo
I already posted once i dont see my commet
By Ness on 10.01.10 10:37 pm
Wishing you reach all the goals you set for yourself. have fun! run safe and run happy!
New follower here =)
By Julie @ Hotlegs Runner on 10.01.10 11:58 pm
Good Luck!!!!!! I love your attitude…just enjoy it!
By Keri on 10.02.10 4:36 am
Good luck!! Can’t wait to read the recap!
By Jessica on 10.02.10 5:43 am
good luck tomorrow! rock it out.
By skinnyrunner on 10.02.10 11:26 am
Best of luck!!! Here’s hoping Marathon #6 erases all thoughts of LA! :o)
By Toronto Girl West on 10.02.10 1:03 pm
I’ve been following your blog for a while but I haven’t ever commented. Good luck today! I hope you are doing fabulous.
By Brittaney on 10.03.10 7:37 am
Hope you had a great run!
By Pam on 10.03.10 4:48 pm
Good Luck! You will do great! Can’t wait to read the race recap!
By Missy on 10.04.10 8:55 am
If you ever lose the Garmin again, RunKeeper makes a decent iPhone app that can help with your splits.
By Cari on 10.04.10 12:08 pm
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