Brutal 13 miles last Friday. I think I can attribute it to fatigue in my legs. I did hills on Tuesday, lots of leg work in the weight room Wednesday, ran 4 miles at a good clip on Thursday and then RS and I decided to knock out our long run early on Friday instead of waiting until the weekend. It was a big blow to my confidence to struggle up the hills. It’s mind over matter at that point and it helps to have an encouraging running buddy who won’t let me quit, even if I do feel like tripping her sometimes when she has more energy. Not really. I love you. (I’ve seen her fall and it ain’t pretty.) Still, I finished with an 8:53 pace. It felt like 11:53. I’m proud of myself for running through the pain.
I ran an easy 3 with the bonehead on Sunday to work out that lactic acid in my quads. We both appreciated the relief. Weights on Monday - I love weight days – and treadmill speed work today. I did 4x800’s, but should have done 5 or 6. I ran out of time and breath. Running fartleks, or intervals, are usually enjoyable for me, but these allergies are killing me. I know my friends are sick of hearing me complain about it! I kept reminding myself that I could do anything for a short period of time. On the treadmill, that mind control kicks in with about 1 ½ minutes left in my interval. Convincing myself that any amount of time is surmountable is a theme that seems to carry over into my life right now.
The tendinitis in my right knee is still aggravating, but I’ll take it compared with the chrondomalacia that nearly killed me training for
Lots of good ju-ju in the last week. My mind finally feels better than my body. I will find equilibrium eventually. Now if I could just find someone with magic hands to rub down my legs…
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You need a good dose of "The Secret" or other positive thinking therapy :o) It's mind over matter. Screw your knees, screw your allergies....I have -0- doubt in my mind that you can do it. That which does not kill us, makes us stronger--you rock!
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