August should be higher and then final push, then taper to race day on Sept. 25th
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Thursday, August 11, 2011
update
Month of July Running: approx 134 miles
August should be higher and then final push, then taper to race day on Sept. 25th
August should be higher and then final push, then taper to race day on Sept. 25th
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Been there...
I remember when I ran 2 miles as part of "training" during my years playing soccer. I played competitively until about age 20. I was living in Santa Rosa and would run from my little studio out and around the neighborhood. I ran through all the quaint streets surrounding the local high school and the Junior College. I was so proud of those 2 miles. So, believe me when I tell you that I understand how challenging it can be sometimes to even "think" of going further. I get it.
Even though I have been running road races for quite some time now, the marathon training is FAR FROM EASY. It's a daily commitment. If I am not running, I am thinking about the next run, planning for it. It's a challenge to get the weekday runs in when i am tired after work and have the choice between ridiculously hot/humid weather or more miles on treadmill. It's tough to get up early on weekends, thereby essentially not having any mornings of sleeping in. Wake up call during week isa bout 5:30am. Same on weekends now so i can beat the heat. And sometimes, I just flat out do not want to run. So, yes, I get it.
But then, the moment passes and I am inspired again. I am motivated again. To get out the door and put one foot in front of the other. To see what I've got on the given day. Today, was a scheduled rest day, but after meeting my friend at Piedmont Park after she completed her 1st 10k race, The Peachtree Road Race, i was all pumped up and jumping out of my skin. I was so happy for her and her accomplishment. So, I went to a park about 30 minutes away that I rarely go to anymore cause it is really not convenient to get to, especially during the week. It was about 84 degrees and 66% humidity at the time of 1030am. I ran for about 1 minute and stopped. Whoa, it is hot. Stopped. Reset watch. Started again. 3 miles and then 10 hill sprints. (2 sets of 5) It's hard to tell from the picture, but it's a steep lil "f*#cker!
I think I look kinda mad in the photo...but i wasn't. Just hot and determined! :)
Done with 19+ miles over last 3 days. Tomorrow is rest day.
So, remember. When it gets tough for whatever reason, just put the shoes on. Just go one more block, one more 1/2 mile, one more song on the iPOD.
You can do it.
Even though I have been running road races for quite some time now, the marathon training is FAR FROM EASY. It's a daily commitment. If I am not running, I am thinking about the next run, planning for it. It's a challenge to get the weekday runs in when i am tired after work and have the choice between ridiculously hot/humid weather or more miles on treadmill. It's tough to get up early on weekends, thereby essentially not having any mornings of sleeping in. Wake up call during week isa bout 5:30am. Same on weekends now so i can beat the heat. And sometimes, I just flat out do not want to run. So, yes, I get it.
But then, the moment passes and I am inspired again. I am motivated again. To get out the door and put one foot in front of the other. To see what I've got on the given day. Today, was a scheduled rest day, but after meeting my friend at Piedmont Park after she completed her 1st 10k race, The Peachtree Road Race, i was all pumped up and jumping out of my skin. I was so happy for her and her accomplishment. So, I went to a park about 30 minutes away that I rarely go to anymore cause it is really not convenient to get to, especially during the week. It was about 84 degrees and 66% humidity at the time of 1030am. I ran for about 1 minute and stopped. Whoa, it is hot. Stopped. Reset watch. Started again. 3 miles and then 10 hill sprints. (2 sets of 5) It's hard to tell from the picture, but it's a steep lil "f*#cker!
I think I look kinda mad in the photo...but i wasn't. Just hot and determined! :)
Done with 19+ miles over last 3 days. Tomorrow is rest day.
So, remember. When it gets tough for whatever reason, just put the shoes on. Just go one more block, one more 1/2 mile, one more song on the iPOD.
You can do it.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
thursday
Got up and out early this morning for 3.5 miles before work. had morning smoothie: almond milk, banana, organic blueberries, flax seed and hemp protein. on to work and more miles tonight on treadmill
Keep Movin'
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
a great influence
"The difference between a runner and a jogger in an entry blank" - George Sheehan
George Sheehan wrote some of the most inspirational and influential notes on running & life, essentially. I feel like he wrote a lot of what i feel and was able to turn it into beautiful language. Discovering his books years ago was truly an AH-HA moment. I wanted to scream out, "YES, this is what i feel. This is IT."
Here's where you can read more GeorgeSheehan
George Sheehan wrote some of the most inspirational and influential notes on running & life, essentially. I feel like he wrote a lot of what i feel and was able to turn it into beautiful language. Discovering his books years ago was truly an AH-HA moment. I wanted to scream out, "YES, this is what i feel. This is IT."
Here's where you can read more GeorgeSheehan
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Marathon Draw
I'm always looking at race calendars to see what's coming up. I'm always looking to see what interesting races are out there and WHERE they are...
Well, as I was perusing the race calendar recently, I came across 2 races that peaked my interest; Lake Tahoe Marathon and Half Moon Bay Marathon. Both happened to be on my birthday, 9/25.
So....I put the word out on facebook asking people to chime in with their vote. Well, Half Moon Bay was the near unanimous decision. (a little to my disappointment as I had wanted to take in some gambling in tahoe post race!)
So, Half Moon Bay it is. And to be really honest....I am super duper excited. One of the reasons I am excited is because 3 friends have already signed up to run or walk one of the races that weekend; There is a marathon. A Half-Marathon and a 10k. I'm THRILLED that friends have been motivated to pay the entry fees and commit to a race. For each person, this is their FIRST RACE EVENT! This is my 8th marathon, but I swear, with my excitement level, it might just feel like my first.
I created this blog to be a community blog. I hope you will follow along and cheer us on in our adventure.
Stay tuned to "meet" the other participants and read their stories, rants, raves, complaints, wonderment, awe etc....
Well, as I was perusing the race calendar recently, I came across 2 races that peaked my interest; Lake Tahoe Marathon and Half Moon Bay Marathon. Both happened to be on my birthday, 9/25.
So....I put the word out on facebook asking people to chime in with their vote. Well, Half Moon Bay was the near unanimous decision. (a little to my disappointment as I had wanted to take in some gambling in tahoe post race!)
So, Half Moon Bay it is. And to be really honest....I am super duper excited. One of the reasons I am excited is because 3 friends have already signed up to run or walk one of the races that weekend; There is a marathon. A Half-Marathon and a 10k. I'm THRILLED that friends have been motivated to pay the entry fees and commit to a race. For each person, this is their FIRST RACE EVENT! This is my 8th marathon, but I swear, with my excitement level, it might just feel like my first.
I created this blog to be a community blog. I hope you will follow along and cheer us on in our adventure.
Stay tuned to "meet" the other participants and read their stories, rants, raves, complaints, wonderment, awe etc....
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