We got out the door by 8:00 this morning. It was beautiful out. It was a weird run today. After the gruelling run (aka mountain climbing session) the other night, I thought this would feel like a piece of cake. Quite the opposite. The first minute was extremely difficult. I wanted to quit and so did he. Alas, we persevered and it got easier a few minutes into it.
The second ten minute run started out the same way.....we had almost decided that we'd run two fives instead and then we mentally slapped ourselves in the face and got a grip. We finished the ten, no problem.
Every day I realize more and more just how significant a role the mind plays in EVERYTHING we do. The eating, the running, EVERYTHING! My body is already capable of doing these 10-minute runs without a big problem. My psyche just needs a little work.
Tomorrow night will be our first of 15 minutes running, 5 walking fast, 15 running, 5 walking. I am both incredibly excited about it and dreading it. I'll keep you posted. For now, I'm off to the showers so I don't offend the folks down at Leo's when we head in there for brunch.
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Having abandoned my attempt at a marathon three years ago due to injury, I am now charging myself with getting back in the running shorts. I'm out of shape, overweight, and very unhappy about it. Watch me change!
Books to Help This Thing Happen
- The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer by David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener and Tanjala Kole
Who am I Anyway?
I am a 49-year-old, non-runner who has a crazy notion that I want to run a marathon. Partly spurred on by my sister, I intend to participate in the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 19, 2008. This will be my chance to do something that I still can't really visualize myself doing, and I'll do it before I turn 50. This blog will chronicle the ups, downs, ins, and outs of my journey from complete physical inactivity to the world of marathoning. Okay, quit laughing.............
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4 comments:
I always say that running is a battle between your body and your evil mind, and most of the time, your mind is the winner. It sounds like you won this round by finishing your 10. It is a constant battle, though.
Hi Karen! I just read your post and am viewing your blog. I totally agree that half of running is mental. Your body can do so much more than you think it can. Good luck in your training! This marathon thing wouldn't be worth it if it wasn't hard!
I have the same sort of problem. So many times I think I'm too tired to continue running, but when I really analyze my body I realize that it's just fine. Thanks a lot, brain.
If you have kids, you already have the physical stamina to finish a marathon. You are right, it is the mental conditioning of training yourself to now believe it.
Amy
www.runnerslounge.com
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