April 25th, 2010
My 2010 track season begins this weekend at the Payton Jordan Invite in Palo Alto, CA and I am pumped! I am getting butterflies just thinking about it. I am so eager to race because I believe the Stanford track is magical. I don't know what it is, but the two times I have raced there, I have performed on a level I didn't know I was capable of. The races felt effortless, smooth and strong. I hope the magic continues and I can pull together another solid performance.
My family will be in Palo Alto to cheer and support me through a 5k. Knowing that they will be there has given me the extra fuel and inspiration in my training. I plan to make each track race count this spring and summer, because it will be a short season. The Prefontaine Classic in July, will be my last track race before I take a quick break and start the lengthy apprenticeship of marathon training. I have dreamed about running a marathon since I was a little girl, and I couldn't be more excited and nervous about taking the ultimate distance runner's test!
4 comments to "April 25th, 2010"
I can't wait to cheer you on this weekend and then again in July! I know that many of us in the running community are beyond excited to see you set your sights on the marathon distance this fall. I hope you keep us posted as you tackle marathon training.
good luck this weekend!! you're my inspiration!
Much like "Pre" inspires many runners, you have and your positive attitude and approach to the sport, have me inspired! Thanks for being a such a great role model to both the young and old. Good luck in Palo Alto this weekend, can't wait to see you run a marathon someday!
Shalane, athletes like you are the reason why I am a huge distance running fan, and proud to be a member of the running community. After the things you've achieved, I wouldn't think any the less of you if you walked around literally wearing your Olympic medal (as I feel you have earned the right to have a big head), yet you are so humble! One of my favorite quotes is, "truly great people make those around them feel great," and I think you embody that. You are so gracious and hardworking, clearly there is no sense of entitlement from you. And your accomplishments make us as athletes, particularly women athletes, re-evaluate what is possible. Thank you!
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