My beginning of the week training summary put something into perspective. It said, "after this week it is 14 weeks until the race." One week into a 4 month program and a comment like that really brings it to light that this thing is going to be over before I know it. Speaking of that, my first week is behind me.
I had a couple of first's last week. I had my first schedule change when I moved my off day from Friday to Thursday and ran Friday morning instead. I also had my first skipped run. I barely EVER skip anything while in training so that is truly rare. Don't expect to see much more of that. My first week just seemed like I was not ready mentally. I was feeling disconnected in different areas of life and training was just another stressor to add to it when I was not ready. Then I had my first long run last night. Who knew a 10 miler could have the affect it did so early on. I ran late and it was after 5 hours in the car. I just felt ready, though, and it showed in my run. The sun was going down and I was a few miles in when it all just seemed to feel right. My pace was steady and effortless. I just felt like I was floating through the run. I also noticed a sense of clarity that started to come over me as I thought about...nothing. I was just enjoying the run for what it was. The night was welcoming me with open arms to allow me to reconnect to myself. It is how I feel a lot of times when I run and just reminded me why I do what I do and love every step of it. Most people have a place where they just feel at peace and out on a run like last night is mine. It just brings things back into focus and everything else in life just flows.
So I'm entering week 2 in the right mindset and ready to do this more than ever. I am so confident and excited to start ticking off one week after another. It only gets harder but I'm ready for the challenges that are going to be awaiting me in the weeks ahead.
See ya out there...
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