Please somebody help me make up my mind!

[Kirsty-Leigh]

Hey guys,

How are y'all doing? I can't wait to see everyone at W&D next week

Anyways, I have been considering doing the Space Coast full for almost a year now. It is a race a really want to do and because I am hoping to transfer to a college out of state next year, this year is probably my only viable option any time soon. But I have been back and forth about if for several reasons, first, I didn't know if it was too close to Goofy to be sane, but I spoke to you guys about it and thought it through and I think that it is a manageable feat. Second, I couldn't afford it - after signing up for Goofy and W&D my budget was pretty much shot - but then I just found out I got another scholarship from my school (I knew I had one, but this one was a surprise!), so I could probably afford to sneak it in cost wise now. However, my race team who usually travels with me AKA my family won't be able to come with me for this race, meaning I will have to drive back across the state for 3 hours after running the full - I have driven back from Orlando (about 2) after a 1/2 many times before, but never after a full and never that far - is this doable?

Please can you tell me if this race is worth all this mental distress or give me any advice on whether I should just go for it, or forget about it!

Thanks

Kirsty

PS I am actually already in training for this race - kind of - I am running on a timeline that fits in with doing a full in Nov, but if I change my mind I can scale it back so I will just be ready for Goofy instead.

 

[Lexxiefern]

Hey Kirsty - I can't help you out much regarding the 3 hour drive after, but I will be there running the half!! I really hope you decide to go It looks like a fun race!

Becky

 

[FFigawi]

I say go for it! You've got plenty of time to recover before Goofy. The drive home would be my only worry. I'd hate to see you nod off on the drive across 528 and I-4. Assuming you're not too beat up from the race, you'll probably be okay. With lots of walking and stretching before you leave after the race and a few breaks along the way to stretch out, your legs hopefully won't stiffen up too much.

 

[bounceliketigger]

Oh Go for it!!

You'll have plenty of time for Goofy. Maybe you know someone who's doing it too & maybe staying over? Someone whose hotel room you could crash for awhile?

Boy, I'd love to do that 1/2. I've heard so much about it. That's a tough weekend travel -wise though. Especially coming from the northeast. I'm already planning on doing it next year instead of the W&D.

 

[Lullabee]

Congrats on the scholarship! I was considering space coast as well.. looks like there would be some crazy people watching! You're always welcome to crash at my place (about an hour away) if that helps any.