Getting nervous.

I think it’s natural to get nervous for races no matter what, and it’s part of what pushes us during the race. 33 for my next bday, you’ll love your 30’s Janae!

I love all of your pics with Brooke! So precious. :)

My next birthday (in October) will have 31 candles. I know, depressing.

I don’t have my own workout equipment, but my apartment complex gym has some nice treadmills and whatnot that I can use. I’m also a member at a gym, so I have access anytime I need.

I get REALLY nervous before races, especially half marathons. I am trying to get better about this and not put so much pressure on myself, but I tend to have a bit of anxiety leading up to a race. Hope this weekend goes well for you!!

No matter the distance, I DO always still get nervous just because some days are good running days and some days just aren’t….and I’m never quite sure what it is going to be. But then I remind myself it is RUNNING and it is FUN and we are stronger than we think. Go team!

I’m all about the throwbacks on my running playlists. Currently loving Come Baby Come by K7 (used to be my gymnastics warm up song!) :)

Have an awesome day!!!!

Donuts are the new cupcake!

I’ll be 25 next month! Quarter century club..yay :)

I have a tiny apartment so as of now I have no equipment (besides a yoga mat and foam roller).

I get terrible race anxiety before every race (even if I just jog it). I have no idea why and even tried signing up for lots of races so I could get over it, but every race morning is horrible :( Once I start I feel fine and the nerves go away, so I don’t get it. I also have a race this weekend, so good luck to you!!

I sometimes get nervous for races and sometimes don’t…it is funny, though, how distances during races seem SO FAR but when you do them for training they are not bad. I think it is because you know you will be pushing yourself during the race!

I just signed up for my 2nd marathon- ahhhhhh! I am not looking forward to summer training:( I HATE the heat!

Yikes…36 candles in my next birthday cake. I have a spin bike at home (the one you recommended to me) and I LOVE it. It’s the perfect nap time workout. I have a 1/2 in a few weeks that I’m nervous about. I hadn’t run in over a year prior to this. I decided to do it, and follow all my training runs (with the exception of this week. Hubby out of town, no child care and FLAT Bob tires I missed 1). I’ve been doing great and if I continue the pace I’ve been doing during my long runs I will beat my last 1/2 time by at least 15 minutes!!!

Oh you’re going to do awesome at your half on Saturday. No reason to be nervous.!! I don’t get nervous for races. Maybe I should a little..? Lol
There will be 22 candles on my birthday cake. Yupp I know, I’m a youngin still.

35 candles…eek!
I just have free weights at home.
I get nervous for goal races, but not ones that I’m running just for fun. :)

Every workout will lead you closer to that sub 3 marathon. My husband just got his first sub 3 in October… 2:59:59! Every second counts. Just remember that when you’re racing :)

I get nervous before every race, no matter the distance or the goal. Then as soon as I take off, the nerves turn into adrenaline and then I’m good to go!

26 candles, two weeks from today. I love birthday celebrations!

I loved those old school Beyoncé/Destiny’s Child songs! Totally adding them to my playlist ASAP – thanks!!!! I rotate four Pure Barre DVD’s – best thing I ever ordered, love the routine and it’s cheaper than taking the classes….My next birthday cake will have 37 candles next month. I would say yikes but I still feel like a kid.

That eskimo kiss photo warmed my heart!

I normally don’t get nervous before races unless I feel unprepared or a bit injured. I have been fortunate to avoid both this year but we are only halfway through so….

47 candles on my next cake – it’s so weird because I still feel 30. But my daughter graduating next week reminds me I’m not as young as I feel!

I have a bike trainer I can set my road bike up on for indoor riding – I got it for Triathlon training and it was a life saver. I also have a lot of weights, bands, videos and a step!

I always get nervous before a race – no matter the distance. Maybe even most nervous for a 5K because I feel like I have to run fast and I’d rather run far than fast :)

I’ve seen that great dane video and it makes meheart melt! Love it! and 25 candles this year!!

Bahaha that donut quote is awesome! I love that Brooke loves giving eskimo kisses! Happy Thursday!

30 candles for me too in September! I am looking forward to my 30s!! So much to look forward too after all the growing in my 20s :-)
I have a elliptical at home and some free weights.
I also get nervous for races! Its a bit of nerves combined with excitement. After all the time and dedication put in for training, its a big deal!

I’ll be 32 but I don’t mind getting older cause life keeps getting better!

Are planning to race the half? Or just for fun?

Good luck this weekend. I didn’t realize how soon your half was. I do get nervous for races but only big ones I’ve been training for. For instance, this summer I’m just running a lot of 5is and I’m actually not too nervous for those!

I’ll be 27 in August and freaking out about it. I can’t believe I’ll be 27!

I think it’s good your nervous! I usually do the opposite with the half distance. I always underestimate it, since marathons have me so jaded. I end up thinking “oh it’s onnnly 13.1! I can do that easy peasy.” The nerves will keep you smart while racing!

My next bday I will be 34…yikes. I still feel like I’m in my 20s…oh well.

I love love Nike’s training app…I try to do the 45 minute yoga workout at least once a week…it has helped me through my leg injuries.

I always get nervous before a race, especially if I am doing a new distance, trying to PR, or doing a different kind of run. Like this weekend I’m doing a trail race and I’ve never done one of these before, so a bit scared. I always have to remind myself that I’m doing this for fun and I love the feeling after my race!

I ran my first 13 miles yesterday, and while physically I don’t think it was any harder than the 10 miler the week before, mentally those 3 additional miles were tough! So much of running is in our heads.

I have a treadmill at my apartment, I mostly use it for walking though since I have upstairs and downstairs neighbors. It was free! Someone needed space and just gave it to me! I haven’t gotten much use out of it yet (have only had it for about 2 months) but I will def be using it on rainy days or cold winter days.

I turned 30 this February, so next year is 31………eeeeeeek!

I learned that shoe trick at Feet Fleet a few months back and it helps stabilize my ankle a bit too!! I have a treadmill, kettle bell and exercise ball at home…all of which I never use. Oops. I know what you mean about running 13 miles. During marathon training I say, oh only going out for a quick 13 miler, be back soon. Not normal.

I’ll have 30. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!

I get nervous before every.single.race. No matter the distance. You’ll rock this race! Good luck!

candles = 25! I have my golden birthday this year on the 25th :)

at-home workout equipment = 3 different sets of free weights, bands, one of those big exercise balls, and youtube (because I can always find a good little dance workout there ; )

I’ll be 42. sigh. I just saw the shoelace trick too. Crazy! I have weights, kettle bell, a bike trainer to put my road bike on to ride inside & a treadmill (that I hate btw) LOL. I always get a little nervous before a race but especially for a Half.

24 candles this December :)

I always get a bit nervous before races…even if I’m doing the race just for fun, but after the first mile or so I calm down just fine :)

43 candles on my cake in a couple of months!!! :( That sounds old.
I have a bike trainer that I can put my tri bike on. I don’t do it enough…but it’s there.
I always get nervous before a race…kind of like I do before a test. I hate that feeling!

I’m so glad I’m not the only one that thinks marathon training tricks your brain! After finishing the Illinois Marathon a few weeks ago, I took a couple weeks off and then have been running shorter distances during the week. I used to be able to go 8-9 miles on weekday mornings and it was no big deal … Now, I go 4-6 and that feels like PLENTY.

Good luck this weekend!

I’ll have 30 on mine too! Next friday :) AND it’s a long weekend from work because of memorial day!

i use weights and bands at home, lots of bodyweight work outs, i WISH i had a bike. Oh man, I would spin so much haha.

I don’t really get too nervous, unless I haven’t trained properly. Then I worry hahah

Mi próximo pastel de cumpleaños tendrá 32 velas, pero yo me siento de 25, es lo que importa :)

Tengo en casa un step, unas pesas pequeñas, una banda elástica y una pelota enorme, también estoy inscrita al gym.

Siempre estoy nerviosa antes de una carrera, este domingo correré la Media Maratón en Adidas Lima 42k, soy un manojo de nervios!!! Pues la primera vez que correré 21k

I’m running a half Sunday and this round of tapering really has me nervous! I know that part of it is that I improved my times each of my 3 halves last year (from 2:08 to 1:56) so I want that trend to continue — I’d love to be at 1:45 some day!

Best of luck in your race this weekend!

38!

Good luck with your race on Sunday. Four weeks after Boston should have you in great shape. I was shocked to PR my 10k last weekend after only 3 weeks, but my coach was not surprised at all. I also ran a half the next day, call me stupid or crazy, but running at Disneyland for Mother’s Day was super fun. I was excited to make the podium twice in my age group earning second in both races!

I’ll have 38 candles on my next bday cake! :)

Over time I have built myself a small gym in my basement with a treadmill (my lifesaver during our Canadian winters), free weights, a TRX, squat rack and stability balls.

I totally get nervous!!

Lets just say that the amount of candles would be a fire hazard…

I have so much equipment. I rarely use any of it since i mostly run and do yoga at my studio. A stationary bike that might be older than me, an ab roller (remember those?) free weights and a bench, a bosu ball, resistance bands, weighted balls, foam rollers, Pilates rings, yoga mat & blocks…

I do still get nervouse before any race, because you just never know how you will feel. I think it is natural to feel nervous and it means you care.

Best of luck in the half! You’re gonna kill it!

Turning 30 will be excellent! You’ll be the baby in your new age category at your races!!

I have a treadmill, an elliptical, a rowing machine, an exercise ball and some assorted dumb bells. None of which I use very often unless the weather is horrible outside, or I am injured and can’t run.

Brooke’s braids are adorable, and don’t worry you will fly through those 13 miles!

30 for me too….the funny thing is that I’m most fixated about being bumped into a different age group at races. The 30 – 39 age group tends to be SUPER competitive.

I have a really ghetto stationary bike that I bought like four years ago but it still does the trick. We have a treadmill that I barely use – I’ll run on ice before resigning myself to the dreadmill….I’ve used it only 4 times in the last six months.

I only get nervous for races where it’s the first time that I’ve ran that distance…like this weekend, I’m doing my first 50 miler and you can bet that I’m freaking out!

25 candles in January, and I always get so nervous before a race!!

I’ll be 39 in December. It feels old when you’re trying to get preggers with #2.

I was only nervous for my 1st marathon. Now, I just go into races thinking it will be whatever it will be b/c I know it won’t be my last one. I do however get nervous doing long training runs (18, 20, 22mi.) Weird right?

I can’t wait for my daughter’s hair to get as long as Brooke’s so I can braid it. She’s too cute. You are one lucky mom.

You’ve totally got this race this weekend!!

I saw that carrot vs donut thing on Instagram and laughed because it’s prob so true.
That Greek yoghurt bowl looks like a good reason to exercise – for the refueling afterwards.

I’ll be 53 in October. ugh.

I have a half in 2 weeks and I’m most nervous about the drive and parking and making it to the shuttle. Once I get to the start line I’ll be ok. I ran 11 miles on Saturday with no issues.

Logistics makes me nervous. Does that happen to anyone else?

Your muscles should still be pretty fit from Boston… It’s just pre race nerves, you’ll be fine… enjoy it!!

I want Megan’s popcorn stat. Woman has skills. That bowl of yogurt goodness is looking mighty fine too. Maybe I should go eat. Sounds like I am hungry. But then again, when I am not hungry? I mean, it’s not like I bring food from home to ADD to my meals at restaurants or anything.

I am almost always nervous before a race. Unless I am doing strictly for fun and legitimately have no goals. You will do great though!

I have a treadmill, exercise ball, medicine ball, various weights and restistance bands, a pull up bar, punching bag (does a jump rope count) and A LOT of different exercise DVDs and programs. I used to think I wanted a spin bike eventually to add to the repertoire, but now I think I want a step mill. Pretty sure they are a lot more $$$ though.

33 candles :)
I only have an 8# kettle bell
I always get nervous, how can you not?! lol
Good Luck Saturday!!

33 – when did this happen?! I CANNOT make myself work out at home . . . I get nervous about marathons. Good luck this weekend and you are lucky there are still half marathon’s where you live – here in Florida racing season is O-V-E-R soon HOT already.

btw – you should try a barre class – talk about difficult work out!

39!! Time freakin’ flies.

I use weights. And my treadmill the most. Lately I’ve been hooked on benderfitness.com. she is amazing and seems really sweet and post a new workout almost everyday. I love her! Go check her out.