WOW, I cannot believe it is already time to run Rock the Parkway half marathon!
I have been preparing for this race since January, with the hopes of running my little heart out. I never officially made a training schedule for this race, but I believe I kept myself on a pretty solid mental plan throughout.
With all the preparations I made for the race, I had planned on having a good day. But now, I am starting to freak out a little bit. I am NOT trying to make excuses, I am only talking through my pre-race anxiety on this post 
There are two main things I am freaked out about…
1. Weather
Take a look at the weather forecast for tomorrow (source: Weather.com).
This weather is no bueno when trying to run a super fast race. I start at 7:30am, and it will be hot even then. It will also be windy, with a 60% chance of storms. I won’t even think about the humidity yet…
2. Asthma
I have been running with asthma my entire life. I don’t know what it is like to run without it. Usually I can get by just fine, but every once in awhile I struggle. Right now, I seem to be struggling.
I am not sure if it is the change in seasons, or the warm weather, but I am a wheezin’ machine. I actually heard myself wheezing this morning after walking up stairs. Which is totally awesome considering I have to run a half marathon tomorrow.
Because of this current breathing situation, I will be forced to run with my inhaler tomorrow. The thought of having to give myself puffs of an inhaler while running 7 minute miles makes me cringe. But hey, I have done it before – and can do it again!!
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So here is what I need from you all…I need you to give me some encouragement. I also need to hear some inspiring stories of people running great races in hot weather while not being able to breathe.
I am counting on you all…please don’t let me down!
And by the way, TGIF!!!!
xo,
Ali
I know you’re going to ROCK IT!!!
Good luck Alicat!!! You will do great! Wish I could be there to cheer you on!
Hey-you did the White Rock Full in 100% rain conditions. A half-marathon in the rain will be a walk in the park (if it rains, 60% is no guarantee). Best of luck, you’re gonna rock it!
I’ll be several steps behind you cheering you on
want me to pack an Neb treatment just in case? Only kidding, you will do great Al.
Just take it one mile at a time! You’ll do amazing!! I’ll set a goal for you and hope to wake up and hear that you did amazing. Just picture Christian Grey at the finish line
And don’t move the duct tape. You’re a VIP run that way!!!!
I have what they call Activity Induced Asthma. When it is humid and the air is think, my chest gets tight and thick (if you know what I mean). I have to make myself slow down my breathing. Calm myself. Take really deep breaths. In high school, I am sure you remember, they would not let me run with an inhaler. It stunk but I had to learn to control it. I am not nearly as bad as you are, especially now but I know how you feel. You know what you are doing and I know that you will be jsut fine. You are a great runner and will “Rock” this.
Good luck tomorrow and I will see you at our very own VIP potty!!
Good luck Ali!! I can’t believe it is warmer in KS than in South Carolina?! What’s up with that?! I am going to freeze my buns off at a tri tomorrow morning! Wanna trade weather forecasts? Keep your head up no matter what happens and just keep asking yourself “How do I feel and what do I need right now?” That’s how I treat hot weather races! Kick a$$!