immeasurable differences
I have really been working hard to keep to the schedule that Coach posts for me. Although I sometimes “Gumby” the workout days or move around the order, I generally keep to the plan. If he says “easy,” that is what I do. If he says “don’t be a slave to pace,” I keep my eyes off of Ms. Garminia. It is my hope that I will soon note an improvement.
Well today was not the day for noticing improvements. “When will this get easier?” I whined because the hilly loop continues to get the best of me — and I have been at it for quite some time now.
Coach asked for me to give the day’s run a moderate effort. Thankfully, he didn’t say to run a particular pace. I ran as best as I could, which sometimes felt like even turtles could go faster than me. But I did not give up.
A quarter of the way in, I set the standard for the run. Today, moderate would mean that I would not stop to rest and I would not walk. When I logged the run and compared the time to the same route, one week ago, I was immediately saddened to find that it was almost 2 minutes slower. Then I factored in that I generally turn the crono off when I stop.
Maybe I am improving. Maybe the difference is still immeasurable.
Posted by Juls.
Filed under Running is everything
Posted on Thu, 23 July 2009 at 10:01 pm
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Life is a journey and, for me, running is a huge part of it. Just like a great run, it has easy and tough parts. It is beautiful at times and ugly at others. Hopefully, I will reach the finish feeling good about what I have accomplished and leave a long trail of bread crumbs to show, those that wish to know, where I have been.
Improvements are most often noted on breakthrough workouts. Moderate efforts? Not so much…
24 Jul 09 at 9:19 am #maybe that big mind controlling device in the background had something to do with it? i think you need to wear your foil hat next time you run that loop.
24 Jul 09 at 9:30 am #[Laughing]…What ever you say Coach.
24 Jul 09 at 9:36 am #I like Jeff’s idea . . . just make sure you have antennas to match!
25 Jul 09 at 5:20 am #Your blog was of course amazing again even though it was terrifying for me to read what happened to you.You turned what could have been a very bad thing into something funny and positive. Do take care. Also your live radio news broadcast was also amazing.I love you xoxox
05 Aug 09 at 10:55 am #