In today’s earlier post, I noted that my marathon training didn’t seem as focused as my training was for Grandma’s. I expressed concern, and rightfully so. My focus and motivation takes my running from just something that I do to the point where I can push a bit harder and consistently to the end. I will always love running (even on the days when I don’t feel much like running).
But work has been hard for me lately. It has been hard for everyone left at the old company. We are looking for direction, focus, and motivation. They are lacking and it can be hard to sift through the rubble of our deconstructed company and escape from the soot for my training. When I go outside for my runs, I want to leave it all behind and not carry it on my shoulders during my training. I have to separate my work from my personnal life (from my parenting, running, and interactions with anonymous).
I managed to have that separation today, at least for a little while. Mark and I did Yasso 800s as planned. It was great. My mind only wandered off a little bit. Mostly, I stayed focused.
1.3 mile warm-up: 11:33
3:50 minute recoveries (jog/easy run)
1.32 mile cool-down 11:45
1/2 mile intervals*:
(1) 3:41
(2) 3:55
(3) 3:41
(4) 3:46
(5) 3:43
* I didn’t program the distance interval (left it open) so these times are based on mile pace divided by 2 for those intervals where the distance exceeded 0.5 miles. Average pace for 7.01 mile run = 8:35/mile.
It wasn’t until I was done showering and changing that Kate came into the bathroom. She talked about work, and the unhappiness. I listened for a bit, and then with a little more separation from it all, went back to work feeling a little less dread than I had before the run.
You are the best Mom in the world. Can you make me some of the most delicious pancakes in the world like 21st century mom had?
If you do make pancakes, can I come? :-) Focusing on the here and now can be tough! Sounds like you did fantastic!!
Wes, my pancakes are not the “world’s best” quality (just a pancake mix). It wouldn’t be worth your trip. I may have to attend to YaYa’s request this weekend and try to dress them up with some berries.
I used to put a lot more effort into them, but Conor and anonymous would prefer eggs and bacon – that’s one of anonymous’ special meals. On the other hand, YaYa has decided that he hates eggs. *sigh*
I’m a bit late – but commenting on last post: That would be awesome to have a sister that runs and runs fast at that! How cool! Good job on your speedwork.
I think the secret to the pancakes tasting so good is that you pay a lot of money to have them and you have to be away from your Mom for 2 weeks. It might not be time for YaYa to have the world’s most delicious pancakes. On the other hand, I never met a pancake I didn’t love. Berries are good. Also, they made some chocolate chip pancakes which were quite popular with the kids.
Those Yassos look good! Sounds like you have plenty of time to work up to 10. Once you hit 10 you are golden!