We got a hint of spring yesterday: it was 60 degrees in the morning (no gloves!) and 70 by the evening. It helped me get over my short-term, warm-weather memory loss. If only I could share the love with those of you in colder climates. If it makes you feel any better, the temps this morning were down in the 30s.
While the race is less than a month away, I'm finding myself wondering if I'll really reach my goal. Today's run (a jog, really) was kind of hard. My legs were heavy, and it was hard to motivate myself to do weights afterward. I say this not as a complaint but as an observation. What is it that makes us leap out of bed for a run one day and slog through one the next? Does everyone have ups and downs like this? I would think that the answer is "yes", but some people - namely the really fast ones - don't seem like they ever have a hiccup.
The only way to get beyond it, for me at least, is to just do it. And to reward myself for doing it later with a mental (or chocolate) pat on the back. What do you you all do for motivation on these tough days?
Saturday's workout:
3 miles
weight routine (can't remember what I did!)
Sunday's workout:
2 1/2 hour run
Monday's workout:
3 miles
6 x 20 second strides
Tuesday's workout:
3 miles
3 x (12 pushups, 15 curls, 15 shoulder raises)
plank series
75 crunches
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sheesh, and I thought I had fickle weather patterns!
This is going to sound really cheesy, but I find a lot of motivation in visualizing other people doing great things. I framed pictures of certain heroes I've acquired over the years as well and scattered them in strategic areas in the house.
For training motivation, I have the following: John Blais is currently in my underwear drawer (it doesn't fit on top of the dresser right now, no other particular reason why). I keep a picture of Paula Radcliffe in the car. Sarah Reinertsen is currently on top of the fridge but I think she'll move into the entry nook soon.
It's little moments I've seen them perform and it's moved me to near tears just to think all they accomplish and just seeing a picture reminds me of what I want for myself.
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