On that note, it was really bothering me that I had a week of running to do (5, 8, 4, and 12) and realizing I most likely wouldn't be able to fit it in. I was trying to figure out a way to make it all work--adding extra miles onto other runs--maybe I'll squeeze one in here..or there... It wasn't working. I was sitting there Monday night with my running clothes on ready to go out for a run and trying to figure out what I was going to do. I decided that I would decide out on the road.
Running clears all the clutter for me and as soon as I started I thought....LET IT GO. I needed to make the decision to let that week go. I needed to not harp on it. I needed to be fine and move on. Once I decided to do just that, to let it go, I couldn't believe how quickly I felt better. It felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders and I was also able to realize how stupid it all seemed. I know that rest is the most important thing. I know that I have built in extra weeks of training. I know that I am prepared to kick this marathons ass
So this week I will be running
4, 6, 3 and 8
and
next week I will be running
3, 4, 2 and wait for it....wait for it....THE MARATHON!!!!
I'm super excited. I think I am ready. No, I know I am ready. I have everything set except the logistics of who is going to watch my children during the race...no biggy lol. We'll work that out!
Oh and I guess I couldn't stay away too long....and Dina...stop scratching I wasn't meaning you ;) ...thanks for the tough love!!!
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ReplyDeleteOkay! That's more like it. Have I told you how much of an inspiration you are? You and your sister-in-law keep me believing that I can...
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll see you there. I'm supposed to do the half.
ReplyDeleteawwwwww yeah! MARATHON TIME. woo hoooooo!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteohhhh. and i just wanted to say that I feel like I have had a lot of similar lessons this summer. too many times i put too much pressure in myself and in reality my better running experiences have been when I just let go :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are feeling better!!! We had that same "aha!" moment down here. There is this one tree that has a very strong odor when it is shedding pollen -- I smelled it this weekend. We have both been dragging all week, and now I know why!
ReplyDeleteI also had the same thought about the "letting it go." My last long run was so crappy, I started to panic alittle bit thinking, "you need to work HARDER!" but I just couldn't get my body to cooperate. Then I eventually realized.... Cramming ain't gonna work here (even though its what I've done all my life!) Right now, I need to rest. I need to listen to what my body is telling me. I know I can run the distance. And I bet with all the adrenaline and excitement, I will run better than I am anticipating.
We will have this all figured out one day, Annette!!! LOL...
I'm getting butterflies just writing this comment.... GULP....
Great post and a wonderful reminder. Needed to hear that today. So glad you're feeling better, and you will own that marathon!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are ready! Do not doubt yourself for a second. The lower mileage and extra time off is probably just what your body needs.
ReplyDeleteI am beyond excited for you!!!