The challenge of a significant physical journey on foot unleashes some primitive connections to our identity as human beings.
Jeff Galloway
Training last week started rough but ended great! I logged 21 miles last week total. I would have logged 25 but decided sleep was more important to me on Tuesday. Haha And I completed the very important cross training on the days off from running.
Sunday I began increasing mileage again. Up until that day, I had been very insecure about completing a full marathon. Our long run the week before was horrible for me. Those were the hardest 7 miles I had completed in a long time. They left me feeling defeated. My legs ached and I had to walk several times. I decided to try a different approach this last weekend during our12 mile run. I began at a slower pace and just relaxed and enjoyed the run. It ended up being the best 12 miles I have ever run. I still ran a good steady pace but I think taking the pressure off did wonders for me. I believe I put so much pressure on myself when I go into training that I end up having some of my worst runs. The best part about that run was that I ended with plenty of energy to spare. That gave me the confidence I needed to be certain that I can complete the 26.2.
I still have a long way to go before I feel totally ready to conquer the marathon but at least my mental state of mind is finally lining up to where it needs to be.
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