Its been a difficult week training-wise for the half-marathon. For the majority of the week, I had absolutely no motivation and lost the most important part of training, the belief that I am possible of running 13.1 miles.
On Wednesday, I was ready to throw in the towel and quit. It was bad. I was so down on myself because training is not coming as easy as it did last year. There are a number of reasons that could be affecting my training progress. I attribute most of it to the weather. I haven't been able to run outside as often.
The problem is my short runs are right on par. Every time I run, my time either stays the same or improves. The minute I start a long run its like I slow down big time. It's hard for me keep the motivation to run six, seven, eight miles. I do it but its definitely not well.
With a lot of encouragement from Dennis, I was able to try again. I ran my fastest two miles last night after work at the gym. Today, I ran seven miles. There were some roadblocks - sidewalk closures and a hill that hurt just as bad to walk as it did to run.
I'm still disappointed in myself - my time and progress but I'm going to concentrate harder on supporting and believing in myself. I know I can do it! Anything is possible, maybe I'll be faster than last year!
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