“Regardless, those emotions were short lived as the sensation of accomplishment and pride overcame me.”
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Although still early in my training segment, I’m already noticing changes that come with marathon training. These changes are most significant after hard workouts or longer runs. The exhaustion is rearing its teeth; I find myself requiring more than my usual 6-7 hours of sleep.
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I never found ribbons or trophies as ways to fulfill my excitement. And my bad races never caused too much unhappiness or grief. But when I crossed the line that day in 1:33:something with that finisher medal placed around my neck, I teared up.
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I’m a 28-year-old that enjoys caring for my houseplants and dancing in my living room to terrible 90s techno music. I also love to run. My running story spans over 10 years, but in order to look toward my future goals it’s important to look back on how I got here.
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Meet, Wanda Ross. The Oklahoma City resident who PR’d by 25 minutes in the marathon after only 9 weeks on the team!
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That said, I’ve never thought of having a dog as a running partner, that is before Rocky entered my life.
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Summer nights like these have had me feeling nostalgic….
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Races are cancelled or postponed. Gyms are closed for the time being. With all this change and uncertainty it may feel difficult to maintain your own training. If you’re looking for ways to inject energy and excitement back into your goals, here are a few ideas to stay motivated during these trying times.
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Life has changed a lot in the last week….
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“Life doesn't guarantee that hard work will equal victory. I do the work because I want to see the best that's within me. I'm humbled by where my work has taken me. I'm humbled and I'm grateful. My hope and prayer for each of you is that you choose a healthy path, dig in when it gets hard, and scream and shout when it all pays off."
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But we can all learn a lot from Coloradans. They have a saying here that most people definitely live by “there’s no bad weather, just bad gear.”
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Running can be much the same. We are told, “you get what you put in!” Hard work begets good performances. However, we are not told when those results will come. Just like the child sitting with a tasty marshmallow taunting them, we can be persuaded into cutting ourselves short for instant gratification in running.
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