Will Run For Ice Cream

Let me say, personally, preparing for each race is different for me. I don't think I've ever prepared for 2 races in the exact same way. Some races I run for fun ( meaning no timed goal, no goal other than just to enjoy running a race with others) Some races I run for time (I have a time in my head that I want to beat, and I want to beat it bad) . Some races I run for the distance (I just want to complete the course. Please just let me finish). Some races I want it all (The distance, the time, the entire race has a goal of some kind) So, of course depending on how I approach the race determines my race day preparation (and the week of) .