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hell in a handbasket
Last year's training went to hell in a handbasket. it's true. the winter seemed to start off strong but then by the beginning of may, i was tired all the time, unable to get out of bed and the crying spells began. blah. on 3 distinct occasions i planned to not make it to 2012. yet, here i am. and very happy to be so.
stirring the pot
Last year's training went to hell in a handbasket. it's true. the winter seemed to start off strong but then by the beginning of may, i was tired all the time, unable to get out of bed and the crying spells began. blah. on 3 distinct occasions i planned to not make it to 2012. yet, here i am. and very happy to be so.
stirring the pot
now, i've begun to train for boston. i'm focused on one key goal - consistency. it is week two and i've made it. sounds easy. but it's been a struggle. so now, all i'm looking at is the work of the day ahead: the miles i need to build back my strength. but who knows, i thought i'd turned the corner before as well...and i fell back...
tasting the broth
tasting the broth
i hit a milestone today - 43 miles in one week. i haven't run this much in a single week in about 16 months. i feel great. my motivation seems to be there.we'll see if i can hold on and dig in. so what if i don't? for today, i'm on top of the world with this week's achievement.that's worth a lot. tomorrow i begin on next week's effort.
too many cooks in the kitchen
too many cooks in the kitchen
when it comes to training this time, there is no such thing as too many running buddies. i need them. i'm lining them up in advance. i have my monday recovery run bud, my tuesday easy jaunt fella, my wednesday 8 mi dude, my friday 10 mi pal and my sunday long run companions ( i have two - just in case one can't make it). online, i have an abundance of friends who are cheering me on. so, yeah, i'm honoured to have everyone along. a meal is best when prepared and shared together.
the best sauce
the best sauce
yesterday, during the US womens' olympic marathon trials, shalane flanagan's mantra was "cold execution". it speaks to me. it's how i used to be before i was afflicted w this stupid self-doubt. but now, i seem to be hungry again. you know what they say, don't you? hunger is the best sauce.
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Go get it. You definitely have it in you to make this your time. :)
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