Well, here I am on the eve of running RagnarDC! I am still worried about the elevation profile of my first leg, still not quite sure of the logistics, and still counting on having a crazy-good time!
To quell my nerves, I thought I would look back on my Ragnar training, to reassure myself that I’ve done all I could to get ready. (You can see all of my Ragnar training posts here.)
My Garmin data shows how I ramped up my running when I started training for Ragnar in late July. I went from running 2-3 days a week to running 3-4 days a week. I did four afternoon runs–something I’ve never done before–including three double runs (I forgot my Garmin on one of them).
Every week I did either hill repeats or a track workout.
I ran the evil hills of the Custis Trail three times,
and I did one long run across the Wilson Bridge.
The Custis Trail from Roosevelt Island
I kept up with my strength training,
went to an indoor cycling class at RevolveDC once a week,
and went on a “date ride” with my husband most weekends.
I stretched, I foam rolled, I took ice baths.
So, yes, I’ve done all I could to get ready to rumble for Ragnar!
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Any last minute advice for me?
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Well you are certainly prepared to run-nothing to worry about. Can’t wait to see you out there and chat about it afterwards. Have an awesome time!
I really hope we run into each other!
I’ve run a few Ragnars, and I don’t think I’ve ever prepared as much as you have. The running should be no problem for you at all! š Good luck and have fun!!!
I’ve never done a relay – my only advice is to HAVE FUN and know that you have done all you could to prepare!!!
You’re going to have a blast. Have fun – enjoy the weirdness of it all – make sure you eat and drink in a way that works for you. Can’t wait to cheer you on!!
Thanks! I can’t wait to compare notes when I’m done!
Just have fun. Don’t think about pace or time or it being a race. Just enjoy the experience!!
Thanks, Sue! We are all in it to survive (my friend is really worried about her late night leg) and have fun!
Have a wonderful time. Cannot wait to hear how it goes.
How exciting! You have trained hard and I am sure you will do great. I wish you best of luck, but most of all a lot of fun!
Thank you so much everyone! I think I’m done packing except for the last minute things in the morning!