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Thursday, March 17, 2011

The HAT Run Trail 50k ~ Goals

I am reminded; in light of all that is happening in the world today that I am sheltered from but not unaware of, that I am so fortunate to be given the opportunity to be out in nature with other like-minded people enjoying what God has given us and helped us to be capable of. Along my run on Saturday I will be praying for various people and situations as I often do. I ask that you might join me (perhaps during your own run) in praying for all those affected to the recent natural disasters around the world.

Day # 311 ~ p.m. run ~ 6 miles

Did you see the weather forecast?


I guess I should be happy that the temperature for my Saturday race is a more comfortable 50degrees however I already thought there would be enough water on the course with at least 4 major creek crossing!
The upside is that I usually like running in the rain.  I just don't know how I will like running hills in the rain for 6 to 7 hours.  My fingers are going to be crossed that it holds off until after I have crossed that finish line!

The conditions will be what they will be so I won't speed a lot of time worry about them.  I'll try attempt to prepare for them as I look at setting so goals for this latest adventure. 

So here it is:

My I FINISHED goal: To arrive on time. To start. To finish.
aka: Finish Feeling Fine having Fun
 
This may be my biggest worry for this race since I will be traveling alone to a place I have never been.  Did I mention I am geographically challenged?  I am.  I have a card.  It's a club.
 
My I CAN goal: Finish in 7:06. 
Which is my time from the most challenging Ultra I've yet run.

This one is a little harder this time.  I don't know the course at all.  I DO know that it is relentless hills and water crossings.  So I am going into this race with much the same attitude as the Skyline Challenge 50k.  That would be to enjoy the challenge of this course.
My I LOVE IT goal: To finish within 31 minutes of my PR.
 With a current PR is 6:06 my I LOVE IT time would be 6:36.
My I DREAM IT goal: Under 6 hours.

As I often say, on any given day you just don't know what you are capable of until you amaze yourself doing it.  I will take all the positive experience I can from this race and it's runners and volunteers no matter how my body chooses to perform on Saturday. 
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16 comments:

  1. TMB @ RACING WITH BABESMarch 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I like your goals! I have a feeling you might surprise yourself this weekend! Best of luck!

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  2. MarleneMarch 17, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Have a wonderful time out on the trails, doing what you love to do!

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  3. misszippyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Perfect set of goals...you will rock it and love the day, I"m sure.

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  4. ihaverunMarch 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Good luck this weekend! I will thinking of you and praying with you!

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  5. JillMarch 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Go get it, Shelly...will be thinking of you and praying right along with you too! Remain the positive, cheerful sweet thing you are...and all will be right as "rain" :).
    xo

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  6. A Prelude To...March 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    You are going to do awesome!! AND have a great time!! I can't wait to hear all about it.

    Can you put my card in the mail? You know...
    the one that proves I'm also in the geographically challenged club :D

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  7. abbiMarch 17, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Have a great race this weekend!

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  8. Fifty KMarch 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Wishing you all the best!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    goooooooooooooooood luck! you'll rock it i have confidence. if you can get to the start in time ;)

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  10. JessMarch 17, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Good luck with Saturday's race!

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  11. Steel SpringsMarch 17, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Good luck this weekend! I love your goals. Enjoy the day!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    shelly...u inspire me every single day. i seriously dont know how u do it. u run a household, take care of the kids, work and run. u r truly a superwoman!
    u will do great on ur race. i wish u all the luck and will have my fingers crossed for the rain to hold off until u r done!
    lots of luck! :)

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  13. Mile Posts by Dorothy BealMarch 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love the different layers of your goals!! Good luck this weekend :) I have been and will continue to say many prayers for all the crazy things happening in this world!! I'll be thinking AMAZING thoughts for you this weekend. I too enjoy running in the rain but I hope it holds off for you.

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  14. ElizabethMarch 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Good luck this weekend and have fun. I have no doubt you are going to surprise yourself in more ways than one.

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  15. Annette@(running)In the Right DirectionMarch 18, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Happened upon your blog. Love this post...praying with you and good luck with your race.

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  16. Rachel R.March 19, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I sometimes pray when I'm jogging too - it gives me something to focus on besides the distance. Good luck with accomplishing your goals for this next race!

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