- I had such a cool streak going a couple weeks ago, having run 8 out of 9 days in a row! It felt pretty good, too, and didn't seem to be a negative drain on my schedule either. Then...I ended up with 8 days in a row off. Are you able to keep a consistent schedule?? My running IS so important to me, yet life so easily gets in the way and pushes that goal to the side... Ugh. Kind of discouraging.
- BUT, I'm just re-focusing and doing what I can. SO, after dropping Vi off to school I headed to that gym again and hit the 'mill. I didn't commit to a workout...I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it. I just winged it. Secretly, I wanted to get in a "long run" of 6 miles. My Kona Chocolate Double is November 16th, and I need a couple longer runs in if I want to get through the 10K and 5K! I walked one mile then just decided to hop into a trot and kept running...for 5.5 miles! :D I got in my 6 miles and felt AMAZING. I did notice I finally felt like it wasn't such a battle between my brain and body about 50 minutes into it... I hope I can shorten that time-frame SOON!
- I was motivated to get in some moving today, too, due to a challenge posed by Heather over at Finding Her Happy Pace. She created MOVEmber, an opportunity to move your body, thoughts, and habits into a positive direction. I like this idea a lot and feel the community aspect of it provides a social support I'm lacking. Without a workout partner anymore, accountability is zero, so this forum really helps! I am more conscious of my commitment to move or creating more positive habits.
- As I was running at the gym, I noticed the TV attached to the treadmill, and when it's not on it really reflects the image in front of it. In this case, from my shoulders to my love handles. What I saw was NOT pretty. I saw that as I was feeling early on in my run this particular bra isn't cutting it for running, I could also see this bra wasn't cutting it...yikes. I was so focused on "just keep running," though, I couldn't even spend the energy on it to feel silly. I just kept going. But then I decided it was a great opportunity to really see my running form. Watching my stride and arm movement got me in the zone and stayed there. I really think being able to see how I was doing kept me wanting more! Anyway, it was kind of a fun science experiment.
- My "fall goal," which is the Kona race is 2 weeks away. I chose this late-fall race to keep me focused and running. Last year after my September Half, I stopped and never really got my mojo back. I really want to keep running through the winter this time, and....dare I say it? Run the Bay Shore Half in May! How can I keep focused with basically 5 months of no accountability (like a race)?? How do YOU keep going in those winter months? Also, my gym membership is ending December 3, so that may interfere...or make it easier for me! I now have a treadmill here and a bunch of free weights, which is basically all I used at the gym. Maybe since it's here I'll do MORE! *odd doubt feeling in back of my mind*
- ......Hmmmm.....I wish there were a local running group I could join. I think being near other runners again would help. I don't know...
- My pace was so slow today (12:30-12:45)...I wonder if I'll ever get my speed back? Is this it? Is it enough?? *sigh*
Well, not so "deep," but I had a ton of thoughts today while running and had to share. I DO also have a goal of keeping things positive. For example, while it bums me out I don't have a running partner anymore, I'm thankful I can still run. I'm hopeful for the doors it will open. Keeping this approach on my heart really helps my attitude and is a positive side effect of my MOVEmber commitment. :)
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