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I ran the farthest I've ever run yesterday - 10 miles. A big HUGE help was having Brad and Ashley join me from mile 3.8 - mile 8. I was tired, but having them running with me was really helpful, so helpful that when I was running back to Jason's, I decided to keep going. I knew I was going to hit 9, but then a little part of me went "well, what if I hit 10?!?!" That's a distance that scared me. If I hit 10, then I could do 11 this weekend and 12 the weekend after, and then I'd still have 2 weeks before the race. Admittedly, just thinking about it is overwhelming. I couldn't have done 10 miles if I had started out going "OK I'm going to run 10 miles. I started by saying "oK, I'm running to Brad and Ashley. Ok, they're going to join me for 4 or so miles. Ok, I'm still a distance from Jason's house, I'm going to keep going." And that's how I did 10, by setting smaller more manageable goals along the way.
I'm definitely going to do 11 this weekend, but when and how is going to be the question. The weather might not cooperate for that run. I'll figure that out when I get a chance.
This morning I could have gone to yoga, but I also couldn't get myself out of bed. After running very far, I wanted to give my body recovery time in the form of sleep. I think I made the right choice. I might try to hit up a yoga class tonight instead. There's a 6pm beginners class that is 90 minutes long that could be really great for me.
I still feel a bit unmotivated to do anything right now. I could have gotten up and dressed and gotten my car and then had some more time to go to the grocery store. Actually, I might do that now. Sometimes it's just hard getting going in the morning. I didn't drink any coffee because I've had it every morning for a while now and I don't want to become reliant on it. I feel about as awake as I normally do just by drinking a lot of water.
Jason and I had a talk or two yesterday about the future and how we're ever going to get a handle on this being in a relationship thing. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to do it. It seems so daunting at times, so impossible. I'm very glad Jason is willing to stick with me while we figure it out, even though sometimes I'm more frustrated with him than I am happy. I think the next year will be very telling for us and we'll know whether or not this is going to work.
I'm off to foam roll and then get up and go get my car. Setting my intention for an open day.
I'm definitely going to do 11 this weekend, but when and how is going to be the question. The weather might not cooperate for that run. I'll figure that out when I get a chance.
This morning I could have gone to yoga, but I also couldn't get myself out of bed. After running very far, I wanted to give my body recovery time in the form of sleep. I think I made the right choice. I might try to hit up a yoga class tonight instead. There's a 6pm beginners class that is 90 minutes long that could be really great for me.
I still feel a bit unmotivated to do anything right now. I could have gotten up and dressed and gotten my car and then had some more time to go to the grocery store. Actually, I might do that now. Sometimes it's just hard getting going in the morning. I didn't drink any coffee because I've had it every morning for a while now and I don't want to become reliant on it. I feel about as awake as I normally do just by drinking a lot of water.
Jason and I had a talk or two yesterday about the future and how we're ever going to get a handle on this being in a relationship thing. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to do it. It seems so daunting at times, so impossible. I'm very glad Jason is willing to stick with me while we figure it out, even though sometimes I'm more frustrated with him than I am happy. I think the next year will be very telling for us and we'll know whether or not this is going to work.
I'm off to foam roll and then get up and go get my car. Setting my intention for an open day.