Workout: 8 mile run in 1:06:31
It amazes me (and it shouldn't by now) the effects of positive thinking. Running is such a competitive sport for me and not necessarily competitive with other people but with myself. I am constantly comparing myself to what I've done before. Last year at the time I was averaging much faster paces than I am now. So I've been beating myself up lately even though I know I shouldn't.
Today I got out for my morning run as planned at 6:15. I decided to try a Hammer Gel for today's run since I was up early and didn't have anything to eat. I then hopped in the truck and had Cowboy dropped me off on his way to work. As we were driving I was worried at first that it wasn't such a good plan. What if my legs and feet were still going to bug me? I began to wish that I had just left from the house so that I could have turned around if things were giving me an issue. However, once I got started I was glad I stuck with my plan - it forced me to stay focused since I had only one method to get me back.
The nice thing about Cowboy dropping me off is that the first 6 miles were mostly flat or downhill. I took off a little quicker than I usually do to try and hold that lower pace. I felt pretty good and my feet and legs didn't give me much of an issue. Overall for this run my pace was 8:19 min mile! WOO-Hoo! When you think positive thoughts and focus on what you want to do you can do it.
Jill at Life as I See It had a great quote yesterday, "Suprise yourself. Push past your physical limits." For me though lately I think I need to push past my mental limits. So much of running is about getting your head in the game and doing just that - pushing yourself. Push past what you think you can do, what your body thinks you can do. You will indeed surprise yourself. That is the lesson I relearned today and will probably relearn about a gazillion times.
QOTD: What's your favorite running or workout related quote?
