This is a copy of a note I posted on my Facebook today:
There are several different possibilities for half marathons for me to run this year, and training season is well upon me. Admittedly... I am floundering. I think it is tough when you've taken time away from something that you love, and when you return to it, you can't perform at that same high level that had brought you such joy. Where is the joy in struggling to complete 3-4 miles?? I guess I need to remind myself that part of the joy was seeing how far I could come.. to see myself progress, get stronger, get tougher.. I am impatient. I want the reward now. But is it truly as rewarding if I don't have to struggle and sweat and shed some tears to get there?? I'm going to do something that I do not often do... I'm asking for help! I could use some words of encouragement people! Any cheerleaders out there???
There are several different possibilities for half marathons for me to run this year, and training season is well upon me. Admittedly... I am floundering. I think it is tough when you've taken time away from something that you love, and when you return to it, you can't perform at that same high level that had brought you such joy. Where is the joy in struggling to complete 3-4 miles?? I guess I need to remind myself that part of the joy was seeing how far I could come.. to see myself progress, get stronger, get tougher.. I am impatient. I want the reward now. But is it truly as rewarding if I don't have to struggle and sweat and shed some tears to get there?? I'm going to do something that I do not often do... I'm asking for help! I could use some words of encouragement people! Any cheerleaders out there???
Alyssa:
Renee, that really means the world to me. Honestly. Thanks so much. :) I am really proud of how awesome you are doing with your running. 13+ miles on your treadmill! You go girl!!! Oh, and I did go right home and I ran. It was only 2.5 miles, and I probably could have done more.. in fact I wanted to, but my left ankle was feeling "fussy by that point." lol
Renee, that really means the world to me. Honestly. Thanks so much. :) I am really proud of how awesome you are doing with your running. 13+ miles on your treadmill! You go girl!!! Oh, and I did go right home and I ran. It was only 2.5 miles, and I probably could have done more.. in fact I wanted to, but my left ankle was feeling "fussy by that point." lol
Megan:
Alyssa, I think that taking time off from any intensive sport is good for your body. Now, you can get back into running and achieve all those goals again! It will start to feel good again soon. Just remember that getting out there is the hard part. Keep it up! What 1/2 marathons are thinking of doing?
Alyssa, I think that taking time off from any intensive sport is good for your body. Now, you can get back into running and achieve all those goals again! It will start to feel good again soon. Just remember that getting out there is the hard part. Keep it up! What 1/2 marathons are thinking of doing?
Alyssa:
You are so right, Megan. Getting out the door is the hardest part, indeed. I hate that friggin' rain and cold! lol But we all know that you warm up within a couple blocks! Here are two races I now have my eye on...
http://www.nodm.com/index.shtml
http://www.berrydairyruns.com/
You are so right, Megan. Getting out the door is the hardest part, indeed. I hate that friggin' rain and cold! lol But we all know that you warm up within a couple blocks! Here are two races I now have my eye on...
http://www.nodm.com/index.
http://www.berrydairyruns.
So it must begin. Training commences. I'm going to include last Saturday because I was awesome last Saturday. (Slack people!)
ReplyDelete1/31/10: Hiked/jogged Mt. Si (Big Si.)
Total: 8 miles
Parts of my body that were unhappy: Just my ass for the next 2 days!
2/2/10: Ran with Spencer (on his bike.)
Total: 2.5 miles
Parts of my body that were unhappy: Left ankle for second 1/2 of run, and right knee for a bit after run.