That is the word of the day for me today, ouch. I had my long run yesterday and holy cow, I'm SO SORE! I did 11 miles yesterday for the first time since February. I wish I could take the whole day to just stretch and recover, but alas, I am at work taking care of business. I'm so responsible, I know.
Though yesterday while I was running I was having some troubles towards the end. It had been a while since I had ran this distance and I was really down on myself for not being more prepared for my upcoming half. So when I saw this quote, I knew I had to use it for todays Momentum Monday.
This really made me take a step back, take in a deep breath and give myself a break. I've been through a lot over the past few months since my first half marathon in February. I have been through and rallied back from my back injury that sidelined me for almost two months. All of April and most of May was dedicated to getting my back into shape so that I could run any distance, least of all a half marathon.
My training schedule went out the window because I had to take care of me first so that I could be here and be able to say that I ran 11 miles for the first time since February. I can say with confidence that it will be a grueling challenge on June 22nd when I toe the line for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon (have you seen the course? Cra-cray!). I can say that I am not as prepared for this race as I would like to be or hoped I would be is an understatement. But to say I'm not excited for the race would be a lie.
I signed up for this race a year ago at last years RnR Seattle race, I was so inspired that I wanted to be a part of the thousands of people that pound the pavement, owning all 13.1 miles at what ever pace or time they finish in. I have to remember this is all about my journey, not what I hoped it would be or where I should be, but rather where I need to be and be alright with it.
I'm not racing the people around me, that's not my journey. I'm racing myself and just being there, being able to run at all, I feel as if I've already won.
Congrats on completing your 11 miles. No matter how slow or fast you go 11 miles is 11 miles!! Best of luck with your 1/2!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristine! It was a slow 11 miles, but it was good getting the mileage in. I'd forgotten how long that mileage actually is. HA!
DeleteDid you run rock and roll last year...I forget? The course isn't as bad as it appears and since you run and train in the Seattle area you won't "notice" the hills as much as most of the tourists who come to run the race...promise :). Plus the pure adrenaline of so many runners and spectators really does pull you through...you are going to do awesome!
ReplyDeleteNo...this is my first RnR event, I volunteered at it last year.
DeleteI've taken some time to drive the course, it's not terribly bad, that slow long climb up 5th is gonna be interesting though.
I'm hoping the adrenaline of the race helps me out, I'm just going to purposely start out real slow so I don't burn out too quick!
Thanks for the encouragement!
You got this Lena! I know you don't feel quite prepared, but you've done it before, you just did 11 miles, and you will finish strong! You have been through so much, so I think it's fantastic that you are back up to 11 miles already after an injury! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. I'm such a planner and it unfortunately carries over into my running, so I always feel unprepared. I'm just going to go and enjoy myself and enjoy the hoop-la that is Rock and Roll!
DeleteThanks for positivity! It's tough to see that sometimes. :)
11 miles is awesome, especially with what you've gone through these past few months. Your race will be great! :)
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