Wow I knew I had writers block, but almost two months have gone by without a peep. Sorry about that fan(s)! I was a little worried about a fan uprising except I realized that it's tough to up rise when there's only one fan and zero pitchforks!
My writers block might be due to my marathon training. I feel like lately all I do is think about running. Planning new routes, recovering from a run, or having sleepless nights anticipating the following mornings longest trek. I always thought running was supposed to be stress free, but for me it's causing unwelcome anxiety. I'm hoping I can calm these nerves prior to race day!
These last two weeks have been my taper weeks. I've added taper weeks to my list of "things I LOVE." They rank right up there with chocolate chip cookies and the smell of fresh cut grass. I'm sleeping better, running faster, and mentally welcome all run days. The training blogs tell you to fully invest in the taper weeks. Many amateur runners feel like they won't be able to run the full 26.2 if they aren't running 24 in the weeks prior. Well, if I read one that tells me to stop at 20 and enjoy the taper weeks, then I'm going to stop at 20! I can tell my muscles are recovering because my pace has been a good 20-30 seconds faster per mile this last week. My body is holding up nicely, surprisingly enough. I've been icing religiously and taking ibuprofen when I feel any twinges.
I recently read a story in Runner's World about a guy who just ran his first ever five miles. He was so proud of himself, as were his friends who helped him get to that point. He said for the rest of the day he wondered if people could tell he had just ran FIVE miles! As accomplished as he felt, surely the supermarket clerk could tell, or his waitress at dinner. I had to laugh at this story, because if you've ever completed a distance that you've never done before you feel great. You go on about your day thinking, I just ran X miles, I wonder if he/she can tell? For me it makes me want to blurt it out as I order Chicken Fingers & Fries at O'Charley's while pre-ordering my donuts for dessert.
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I know what it is to be all-consumed with one subject and feel like you have nothing to write about. Those were the last weeks of pregnancy for me. I could either complain or not write, and I chose to not write! (I do not condone this behavior from you, missy.)
thank goodness the snowman is goneeeeeeeeee!
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