Ok, everybody, tomorrow morning, I’m out the door for my last LONG run. (Big song and dance over here) Plan is to drive to the closet mountain and run down into my town 20-22 miles is the goal. Except, I must run alone. Dearest hubby did this today, so, I missed running with my buddy. Honestly, my feet have been dragging all week long worrying about this run. All this downhill running has killed my legs. Hamstrings particularly. Shoe problems have also plagued me first with too small shoes, then too big…I will be trying out a different pair in the morning.
Fear. Worry. Pain. What if I can’t do it? What if I can’t run as fast as I want? What happens if I hurt myself?
Here’s what I did to remotivate myself.
Loaded my IPOD with tons of rock and roll.
Created a photocollage of all things that motivate me such as runners, cyclists, “runstoppable”, etc. An old creative trick we all did in high school but is still fun as an adult. I’ve read about this technique in Jack Canfield’s Success Book and in The Sound of Paper by Julia Cameron. At least it got my positive wheels turning and images of strong women being successful. So, after all that, I really feel better about tomorrow’s run.
Hubby will have kids loaded in double jogger and is planning on riding the last 10km with me.
Mantra: Just keep running
Wish me luck!
6 responses so far ↓
1 Matt // Sep 7, 2008 at 3:58 am
I know that you are going to do awesome tomorrow. I look forward to hearing about the journey. It helps me reach my own goals knowing people as strong has you still have mountains to climb.
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2 Bobbi // Sep 7, 2008 at 6:26 am
you can do it!!! I know it will be tough but it’s our last one before the big race:) Just think of me next to you, being your number one fan, and telling you how light you are, and how you have trained you a$$ off for this very moment!!! and then you can reply with lots of nasty comments since I wont be there:) Let me know how it goes! I ll be prayin for ya
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3 Bob McWilliams // Sep 7, 2008 at 6:39 am
Everybody need s good kick. I wish you luck. Even a BBOR knows they need to encourage others. Enjoy the run, enjoy the music and enjoy kicking your own butt for a better future!
4 Chellie Has Issues // Sep 7, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Music can be so motivating. I amthinking of listing my favorite running tunes. When I hear your mantra, I think of Dory in Finding Nemo, “Just keep swimming, swimming swimming.” Can you tell I have toddlers?
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5 Running Knitter // Sep 7, 2008 at 4:48 pm
You can do it!!! Good luck!
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6 Fit Mommy // Sep 7, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Thanks to all of you for the nice comments. I really appreciate the virtual support. Made it easier to get out there this morning.
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