This is an addiction. There is no other way to describe it. Yesterday, as it felt like my little salon world and thus my life in general was falling apart, I couldn't help but look forward to my run. At least the alone time I knew it would afford me to clear my head. Now the 19 miles I logged...I don't know that I actually looked forward to those, but the 3 hours by myself... that was good. It certainly gave me a fresh look at the situation at hand. Those three hours of running were better than a couple glasses of wine. I can't imagine that pain killers would have numbed the ache I had in my heart. But, a good run put all thoughts of betrayal and lack of loyalty in another box. I think it is an addiction, because it truly feels too good to actually be good for me.
I am 12 days away from NYC and I am ready. I felt good after 19 miles. A little stiff, certainly tired, but I felt good. My heart rate was average, I wasn't huffing and puffy and I still had something left to give. I had a beer, which I typically don't enjoy, but after that many miles, it tastes like heaven, Chinese food and 3 tylenol and went to bed. I woke up this morning feeling pretty darn good and the stairs didn't hurt too much. My goal for NYC is to finish in under 5 hours. My first marathon took me 5:37, but I had a hip injury and it was slow going. I'll be happy under 5, but I feel like I can do better than that. Time will tell.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
keep on running
Wow, so the relay is over and the warm fuzzy feelings that filled each day for the first few weeks have faded to a warm memory, that can easily be recalled and stoked back up by adding any of the girls from my team, or glancing through pictures or telling one of my clients of the excitement we all shared as Erica chewed runners up and spit them out! What an amazing accomplishment! And, just in case you missed it: Mental in the Mountains raised just shy of $6000, to be the top fund raising team, in the Colorado Relay history! Our goal for next year is $7500 and to have at least 10 other teams fighting it out with us!
As the weeks have passed, leaving Colorado Relay in my memory, I have been training for the NYC marathon. I am finding it very difficult to transition from running as part of a team full of support and running buddies to training alone. I have been pushing myself to just get out there and get the miles in, but uuuugggghhhhh!
Amy was a saint this week and agreed to run 12 miles with me, so I didn't have to do it alone. I may have stretched that in to 13 or so miles. I have officially 23 days till marathon day with a 20 mile run looming in my VERY near future. My team has agreed to run with me, taking legs to keep me company. What a group of gals! I love them. I don't recall having this much trouble being motivated before. Time seems to be my biggest issue. Anyone know how to gain a few hours a day? I could sure use that. I am trying to make peace with my treadmill, but from where it sits I can see the laundry room, which reminds me of the 10 loads of laundry calling my name, which then makes me remember that the kid's dressers need organized, which makes me think I need to vacuum, which then leads to dusting and then...... well, you get the picture. The longer I run, the more I resent all I need to get done.
The running itself is fine. The miles don't hurt. I feel fairly well trained. Running hills at 10,000 feet has created a whole new sort of stamina. I can't imagine what all that oxygen will feel like in NY! I guess I have something going for me! I will be blogging again in the next 23 days as I prepare for my next adventure. NYC is one of my favorite place in the whole world and I am sooo excited to have the honor to run the streets of the city. Check back and see what I'm up to!
As the weeks have passed, leaving Colorado Relay in my memory, I have been training for the NYC marathon. I am finding it very difficult to transition from running as part of a team full of support and running buddies to training alone. I have been pushing myself to just get out there and get the miles in, but uuuugggghhhhh!
Amy was a saint this week and agreed to run 12 miles with me, so I didn't have to do it alone. I may have stretched that in to 13 or so miles. I have officially 23 days till marathon day with a 20 mile run looming in my VERY near future. My team has agreed to run with me, taking legs to keep me company. What a group of gals! I love them. I don't recall having this much trouble being motivated before. Time seems to be my biggest issue. Anyone know how to gain a few hours a day? I could sure use that. I am trying to make peace with my treadmill, but from where it sits I can see the laundry room, which reminds me of the 10 loads of laundry calling my name, which then makes me remember that the kid's dressers need organized, which makes me think I need to vacuum, which then leads to dusting and then...... well, you get the picture. The longer I run, the more I resent all I need to get done.
The running itself is fine. The miles don't hurt. I feel fairly well trained. Running hills at 10,000 feet has created a whole new sort of stamina. I can't imagine what all that oxygen will feel like in NY! I guess I have something going for me! I will be blogging again in the next 23 days as I prepare for my next adventure. NYC is one of my favorite place in the whole world and I am sooo excited to have the honor to run the streets of the city. Check back and see what I'm up to!
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