sometimes when i need to let stuff out, i cry in the shower. that way, no one knows and i get it out of my system because its what i need to do. (now that you know - don't come barging in pls).
today was about first time i can remember that i cried in the shower because i'm so happy about myself. i ran 32 km/19.7 mi this am in 2:56. its the very first time that i've really believed i can run a marathon.
my running accomplishments mean more to me than say my career. work comes far too easily. so did school. family is alot of work but the jury is still out on that one. but i can't imagine doing anything tougher than running for a long long time. (ok i know that multi-sport athletes are whole different breed altogether).
forget that i've never run this far before or for this long. today's outcome knocked some belief into me. i needed it.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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Awesome job, you shouldn't hide these milestones in the shower share them with everyone!
There is nothing tougher or better than running long. Well done.
First of all, that is an amazing time for your run. And secondly, you can totally do a marathon. I remember training for my first one and not being sure I could actually do it. But I just followed the training program. Each long from from 12 miles to 16 miles to 18 to 20 always bringing doubt with it, whether I could really do it. But I did them all. And then on race day I did the marathon. I don't know why we doubt ourselves like this, but I did too. But still, I did it, and you definitely CAN do a marathon.
Great job and I've never heard about someone crying in the shower, I love it!
Glad I was part of it!
Hugs,
J
Great accomplishment. You will totally be able to run a marathon.
Belief is everything! You have earned that belief in yourself.
AWESOME!!!
Great job on the run!! What better way to celebrate. Congrats.
What a great run! I remember when I ran my first really long run and finally realized I could actually run a marathon. Such a great feeling! Enjoy it - you deserve it!
Great run as always and you've got everything you need to run one and to do it in the time you want to.
I found so much out about myself on my marathon and must confess to crying a couple of miles after my knee went. It's such an emotional experience and I was full of pride, anger at my leg, terrible pain but there was no way I wasn't going to cross the finishing line!
I can't put into words how wonderful it felt to finish and almost more so as I'd had to fight to get there.
Go for it S...you'll be brilliant
Whatever, I could run that far in my sleep.
Fantastic! What a great moment, when you KNOW you've got it in you. I will admit that there are a lot of ultras I've approached the finish line of and had a brief sob. Emotions are a big part of our physical accomplishments. Thanks for sharing. You rock!
If you can do 32km - you can do 26.2. Run like the wind, runnrgrrl, and don't stop.
2:56 is super fast for a 32k training run. You are doing awesome!
What a wonderful, wonderful feeling that is! Congratulations, and hope you're still feeling the warm fuzzies about your accomplishment!
What's the saying? Running a marathon is 90% mental...and the other 10% is in your head!
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