made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.” -George Patton
8 K @ 8'05
go.nike.com/06k2n1k3
Happy St Patrick's Day! Hope everyone has an enjoyable day. I WISH that I was out running right now in the snow globe world that is outside. I'm just not sure I'd quite manage as I've been celebrating. I am still the reigning Caps Champion.
I ran earlier this evening though. I really, really, REALLY did not want to. REALLLLLLLLLY. I did it though (pause for accolades)....
I could have easily let myself off the hook as I'd already run 4 times this week. Plus, it was -5 but felt like -10 out there. AND, I was just having a plain ole crappy day. I did it though. All 5 miles. My body was achy, I was emotionally exhausted and it took me 2 hours to motivate myself but I did it.
I was so angry and miserable out there and thought to myself that I should really re-evaluate my relationship with running (yes, those exact words). Like a relationship with a person, I felt that it was no longer making me happy, the spark just wasn't there anymore. Why was this? What was I getting from this? If I didn't run, what would I do instead? I decided I would just focus on running and save my existential crisis for later. I cursed a lot and just did the one foot in front of the other thing.
Running did require extra focus today as there was a skiff of snow hiding frozen puddles that made the route particularly slippery. I trudged along wishing that someone had have talked me out of this venture today. I hit my last mile and I don't know what it was but I felt myself pick up the pace and felt overall lighter. I knew that this 5 miles was better than my last. I did finish the run smiling.
I guess I'll stick with this stupid hobby. At least for one more day...tomorrow IS a rest day after all...
Showing posts with label 8K. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 8K. Show all posts
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Sunny with a Chance of a Terrible Run
8K @ 8'15
go.nike.com/1lj3vsv
I was not feeling well this morning after a terrible sleep, got up, heard that an appointment was cancelled and went back to be. When I finally got out of bed at 1 this afternoon I dawdled debating whether or not I run.
I know that if I can easily be de-railed when I am on a training schedule. That was my biggest argument with myself and the clincher in the matter. So I went out also keeping in mind that yesterday was a rest day so I should be feeling fresh out there today. The wind picked up as I was out there and unfortunately I had to run into it for the last mile and a half.
I even took a break. I never take breaks. I know that these terrible runs make the good ones all the better so I just kept reminding myself of that. Plus, tomorrow is only 4 miles and today was 5, so my next run will already be better.
Read a bit about a Soldier On participant:
http://www.globalnews.ca/Health/canadian+soldier+dominic+larocque+on+fast+track+to+2014+paralympics/6442766791/story.html
go.nike.com/1lj3vsv
I was not feeling well this morning after a terrible sleep, got up, heard that an appointment was cancelled and went back to be. When I finally got out of bed at 1 this afternoon I dawdled debating whether or not I run.
I know that if I can easily be de-railed when I am on a training schedule. That was my biggest argument with myself and the clincher in the matter. So I went out also keeping in mind that yesterday was a rest day so I should be feeling fresh out there today. The wind picked up as I was out there and unfortunately I had to run into it for the last mile and a half.
I even took a break. I never take breaks. I know that these terrible runs make the good ones all the better so I just kept reminding myself of that. Plus, tomorrow is only 4 miles and today was 5, so my next run will already be better.
Read a bit about a Soldier On participant:
http://www.globalnews.ca/Health/canadian+soldier+dominic+larocque+on+fast+track+to+2014+paralympics/6442766791/story.html
Thursday, November 29, 2012
“You can quit and no one will really care….
but you will always know.”- John Colins
8K @ 7'59
Powersong: Dead and Gone- Black Keys
After my disastrous run on Sunday I wasn't so keen to head back out to the streets. Further discouraging me was the perhaps overly ambitious training schedule that I've adopted. I've chosen it because it was designed for speedwork. For my last race I just wanted to complete it. I really want to stop finishing last in my age category, so I will have to try to pick up the pace.
This new schedule has longer runs in it than the previous one. In addition, it's done in miles not kilometres so I really have no idea how far I am running. I had no idea that 5 miles was 8 km so didn't expect to be out there for more than an hour. Today was a just go out and run, run so that I'd get back into the groove. It was pretty windy but warm and sunshiney. I was pretty pleased with my pace time and surprised to see that my third K was the fastest. Typically it's the first.
I am considering running the Burlington Santa 5K with my little buddy, she's 7 and seemed keen to give it a try.
Here's another reason to take up exercise, it makes you smarter!: http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.8455921/k.2555/Study_shows_exercise_boosts_brainpower.htm
8K @ 7'59
Powersong: Dead and Gone- Black Keys
After my disastrous run on Sunday I wasn't so keen to head back out to the streets. Further discouraging me was the perhaps overly ambitious training schedule that I've adopted. I've chosen it because it was designed for speedwork. For my last race I just wanted to complete it. I really want to stop finishing last in my age category, so I will have to try to pick up the pace.
This new schedule has longer runs in it than the previous one. In addition, it's done in miles not kilometres so I really have no idea how far I am running. I had no idea that 5 miles was 8 km so didn't expect to be out there for more than an hour. Today was a just go out and run, run so that I'd get back into the groove. It was pretty windy but warm and sunshiney. I was pretty pleased with my pace time and surprised to see that my third K was the fastest. Typically it's the first.
I am considering running the Burlington Santa 5K with my little buddy, she's 7 and seemed keen to give it a try.
Here's another reason to take up exercise, it makes you smarter!: http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.8455921/k.2555/Study_shows_exercise_boosts_brainpower.htm
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)