Yep. That's the countdown to race day! CRAZY!
I hopped back in the saddle after multiple days (darn close to 7) of not running...and yesterday I did 2.5 miles. Quite honestly, I am starting to doubt that the 10K will even happen! I felt like I was running through SLUDGE! My body did not want to move and the old heart was struggling like all get out! But, I ran what I had time allotted for - and I was grateful to have done it. I felt much better after I did.
So, at this point, I still plan to do the 10K (after I check to see if there's a time limit! I may not be able to keep up the pace I need to finish if they have a limit) I'm doing a longer run tomorrow and then every other day, making 3 - 4 miles happen to keep up the conditioning. (Drew will run at 10pm if he needs to...and if I don't run before 7p, it's just not happening! If I run at 10pm, I'll be up until 2 or 3A! I can't do that and work the next day! :-)
So, I have learned, as often is the case, that my mind is a way more powerful training tool than any treadmill or pair of Aisics. If I can mentally prep myself to get out of bed early, to lace up and run after work, to turn down that piece of candy or ice cream cone...MORE than 1/2 my battle is won! The physical doing it isn't rough to me compared to that. Strange, but true.
So, stay tuned. We're in the final countdown - and race day will be here before we know it!
Woo hoo! As Aerosmith sings, "Life's a journey, not a destination" - and I am on one heck of a fun journey!
Hugs to all!
Angie
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