20 miler

Funny how long distance training makes me long for the days of shorter distances and a less rigid schedule. Before I sign up for these endurance events, I always think “I love long distance training – I’m totally more of an endurance athlete.” Hmmm, really Kelly – is that really true?!?!! After pounding my body over the pavement 2 weeks ago for our longest run of 17.5 (it was supposed to be 18 but the route fell a little short, which I was fine with), and then hitting it again last weekend for 14, my body has felt horrible. With sidewalk running, needing to lose weight, and the Insanity videos, my feet have been tired and sore. But on the upside, my knees have been feeling great! How is it that when one thing feels better, something else starts acting up? I’d love to have a run where nothing hurts and I feel awesome/great. That’s probably wishful thinking since I’m into the long distances right now, which just can’t be good for your body, right? :-)

I keep fantasizing of short 3 mile runs where I push my tempo and try to get faster, which makes me laugh. I think the grass is always greener on the other side. If I was running shorter distances, I would probably still go slow and feel like that was hard enough, and I’m sure there would still be something to complain about.

Now I am struggling to emotionally get ready for tomorrow morning's 20 mile run, which will be our longest training run for the San Diego Rock in Roll Marathon in June. I think our route is fairly flat, but it’s still going to be a LONG morning. I have been running so slow, and the sun is out this afternoon, but looking at weather.com it looks like clouds and rain tomorrow. :-(

You know what?! I blame the rain. I am so ready for the weather to change. I’m cranky and sick of the rain! I don’t want to go for a bike ride or a run and have think about wearing rain gear! I’m done! Do you hear me Mother Nature? I’m done!!

Wow, someone’s negative!

I really should probably just delete this post, but I guess this is all a part of the process. If Ironman and marathon training was easy, everyone would do it. It's not easy and right now I'm struggling, but I know how to pick myself up, think positive, and push through. I can do this, and I will do this!
 
20 miler...get prepared because I'm about to rock you!