Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Finding Humor in Your Neuroses

Who doesn't get a little neurotic during taper week? I've been relatively cool but still stressed about a few things, one of which is targeting my goal pace. My coach has been fairly non-commital about it until today. I present to you our textversation that reveals said goal pace.

A little background... We normally communicate via e-mail (mostly), however, he had a house fire last week, so little 'ole me (as well as the 100+ other people he coaches) had to take a back seat. He had about a million other more pressing issues than running, kwim? At any rate,  I quick texted him yesterday to get my workout for today, since I normally do speedwork on Tuesdays.




 Yesterday's convo



Today after my run...

Did I mention how much I love my coach? He makes me laugh. I need laughter this week. Keeps me calm!

5 DAYS!!!!!!

10 comments:

  1. sounds like you have a great coach. As I mentioned a couple of posts back, the taper messes with me too! Good luck with the potty training. I have a 2.5 year old so I will be starting that in the near future!

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  2. What an awesome coach!!!

    Get it girl!!! I can't WAIT to see how you do!!!

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  3. wow, allison. I'm so proud of you. 8:20 pace is amazing...you have worked hard for that and will KILL it. Take a deep breath and go get'em!!! You've got this.

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  4. I love this !I am so excited for you! You will do fantastic. Great strategy too :)

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  5. Funny. I am under achieving. My text messages are not near as entertaining.

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  6. And would you believe he's 73 years old?!?! He is the coolest.

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  7. Almost there! What amazing time goals. I seriously need to get a coach!!!

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  8. PS. Hey girl, I did decide to go private after some weird stuff today...can you send me your email in reply to invite?

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  9. Ha! Love seeing people's text convos. Sounds like a great coach. I want a coach lately. You will be awesome!! Taper taper....ahhh, yes, drives me nutty! :) And potty training to go along with it...wooo wee! :)

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  10. I'm jealous of your coach-- I need that push! And the humor. :) Can't wait to see how your marathon goes!! You've got it!

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