"Run the mile you are in"...A quote from one of my favoirte distance runners, Lauren Fleshman. I read a story she wrote in the most recent ediditon of Runner's world (in between memorizing Neruoanatomy). It was facinating to read her journey and how similar our stores are..in a way. Her story talks about how she was training for the US Olympic Trials in the 5k (shes fasttt....) and was dealing with an injury, that ultimatley prevented her from competing that year. She had to go back to the drawing board and 'refocus'.. I wont go into any more detail..because I think you should grab a copy and dive into it for a while... but I appreicate the presepctive from such an astounding athlete (and everything else she does..) Its a nice reminder that the road is not straight. There are mountains to overcome each and every day..(sometimes literally). You can have the best plan in the world, but if you are not ready to adapt it to the ever changing world..your plan isn't shit. The last week of training was by far the best one yet. 60 miles..sun shining (and warm!! so warm!) 1/2 last sunday. 5 mile progression workout 5x5 miles at MP School was chaotic..we actually had a full week again (and that was a slap in the face---) But it made me focus.. it made me make time for what matters most. To prepare, to plan (and be ready to change on a minutes notice) and to relax and enjoy what my body was able to do for the first time in almost a year... It was 2 a days most days to accomodate schools hectic schedule. Lunch runs, after school runs (in the dark with Mike as my safety bike-along). It was planning school around when I was to get in my workouts..and actually getting them in when I planned..not getting 'distracted' for hous doing something else. the whole week was a spectacular reminder of how good things can be..after a while of sturggles and furstrations with running and my knee issue. A chance to see that those 'little things' -like foam rolling, stretching, 4-way hip & clams-- were actually making improvements towards the goal.. This week also reminded me of the subtle, yet so warm feeling running brings. Whether its an unexpected run with a friend after a long day of classes and ISL's as the sun sets over the mountains...or an unexpected lunch run on the most beautiful trail in the foothills...running has given me the greatest opportunities for friendships. Back from SVSU to my new Regis PT family...surrounding yourself with runners is always a good idea. Today marked my longest run this training cycle, since my last marathon, longest at altitude & one of the biggest mental & physical challenges I had faced in while. " Run the mile you are in" Be it a long run, stressful week at work or school, preperation for a competition..focus on where you are currently and the task at hand. Take it one at time and tackle the rest as it comes...and it will. Focus for the upcoming week: 1. Tackle each day ...each task, with focus, determination & make it fun. 2. clean out the 'junk' from the house for the Lenten clean up-- Fat Tuesday is in 2 days! 3. Sleep- even with a neuro exam on Friday 4. for all my regis fam..'dont get bogged down with what doesn't matter" 5. Be in it for the long run always running, x0x0 (and studying) lo
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January 2017
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