The "Big One" is fast approaching!

I can't hide under the covers anymore...the Miami 1/2 Marathon is a couple of weeks away and it's too late to back out!!! Especially because I'm paying the marathon price to run the 1/2! (See past posts.) I'm finally starting to prepare mentally. Too bad my training plan (which was going AWESOME!) fell by the wayside when my foot and leg cramps returned. I'm lucky to be running at all, let alone the 3-5 days I'm trying to do. So I've already accepted the fact that I'm not going to set any PR's at the 1/2. I really want to just go there and run for fun and TRY to finish under 2 hrs. I really really hope I have some support there...maybe Andy can take a Sunday off to come out and cheer me on...pleeeze sweetie, if you're reading this! I think they have free coffee for the spectators! I know my dad will be there.

My goal today was to run for 50 minutes. It felt good. Maybe tomorrow I'll turn on the Garmin and see what my paces were like this week. I know the mileage will be way off, but that's okay. I can estimate. It's good that I'm doing it at the end of the week, so it's too late to cry about how I didn't run 30 miles. :) I'm looking forward to trying to split up my run tomorrow and go out there twice.

Still haven't decided on Sunday's 10K race. Still weighing the pros and cons:

Cons:

1. Waaaay too far away and gas is expensive!
2. The low temp Sat night/Sun morning is supposed to be in the 30s inland! Yikes!
3. It's Sunday and I want to sleep in with Andy (although, see Pros)
4. My "spending plan" is tight, and registration is 20 bucks

Pros:

1. I haven't raced in a LONG time and I'm looking forward to seeing some fellow runners again
2. It's a longer race, which are few and far between
3. They're having an expo = free food,goodies, and massages!
4. Free massage!!!!
5. I have Monday off, and so does Andy, so we can sleep in then
6. If I run 6.2 miles, I can enjoy a yummy breakfast! Eggs & bacon!!!
7. I can spare the 20 bucks -- and it's for scholarships, which I strongly believe in
8. Starbucks is a sponsor!!!!! (Free coffee for the caffeine addicted hubby)
   
   Okay, the pros are winning so far...I have until tonight to register online, unless I drag myself to the friendly depot and register there, thus saving $2.00.