Alright, so I don't think it's any coincidence that like 4 people have asked me just today, "So when's the 5K? How's it going?"
Ugh.
To be honest, hard. My team kind of dissolved even though one brave sould said she'd still walk it with me, but I was bummed. I had been trying to run it. I wanted my team with me! So I had decided a couple of weeks ago I just wasn't going to do it. I had been running when I could, but with J's schedule, 3 small kids, lack of motivation on some days, any other excuse I could find...I haven't gotten to "train" as much as I really would have liked or should have done. But being the husband, motivator, encourager that he is, J says, "You should do it anyway. You've come this far and if you just FINISH you could work on your time and distance as a new goal."
Double Ugh. New goal? He's gotta be out of his mind! He was right though. It's something that I've always wanted to do. I had just hoped that I would be able to run it without walking.
Last night I did pretty well at the track, at 10 p.m. (yes J was home, don't call CPS!), and the sprinklers cascading down on me, but I struggle with the mental aspect of running long distances. I wasn't really pushing myself to go all the way like I probably needed to. So to those that run how do you overcome the mental issues?? Any advice? If I get in the "zone" I'm okay, but staying there is a whole other issue.
Anyway, all that to say, the race is Saturday morning at 8 a.m. The form has been filled out, the money paid, so I guess I'm in. My money talks and if I'm paying for it, my rear will be there!
We'll see how it goes :(
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The Unfinished Conversation
It's that time of year where, in the last month, my time has been divided between being mom, working and helping friends leave for their...
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For what it's worth, I would be there in all my sweaty glory, if I were gonna be here. You are gonna rock girlfriend! Maybe if you stay behind J, you can draft in the tailwind.....;)
ReplyDeleteJust participating is quite an accomplishment. You will do great!!
ReplyDeleteYou can do it!! I am in charge of the kids and Jerry is registered also.
ReplyDeleteYou will do great!! I am going to ask you if you walked....let that be your motivation! HA! Love ya!
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