Alcohol Units: 0
Running Units: 8.5
Other exercise Units: nope
Stretching Units: yes
Why can't I get past 8.5? Right now it's really my blisters because by the end of those 8.5 I'm limping.
So on the run today it was tough. Very tough. Started out okay, along the water, then we hit the Montana stairs. Why the coaches thought putting them at mile 4 was a good idea I'm not sure.
I made it through the stairs kept going and then as I was slowly working my way up San Vicente (I swear it's uphill) I just got so frustrated. I was frustrated that once again I was the last runner, that I was alone again, the my blisters were already starting again, that I haven't been able to break 8.5 miles and I have 26.2 to do in 2 months, plus all the other stress in my life right now. So as I was running up San Vicente I started crying and then had to walk because I was making myself so upset. Oh man. It was not my finest moment.
Jessica (part of running group) joined me for the trek back which was really really nice. It does make a world of difference to have someone with you.
Hopefully new shoes this week will help the blisters and push me past 8.5.
10 Months (and a week)!
7 years ago
1 comment:
oh no!! i'm sorry sorry to hear this. but let's flip it around - 8.5 miles is awesome!! i bet you never thought you'd be able to go that far. you will get there. i believe new shoes will help. and yes, running with people helps, but it can also be good by yourself. i had to make by myself work too and i used that time to reflect on various aspects of life. it helped me a lot last year to take my frustration out on the pavement.
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