This past week was big for me. I started the week vowing to punch it in the face. Now while I didn't get in as many runs as I would have hoped, I did manage 25 miles in just 4 runs so for that I'm satisfied. More than anything, this week led me up to my run yesterday...a quick 5 miler that I had very little expectations for. I have not hidden the fact from you all that I have been struggling with wanting to be the runner I was before I had my daughter 9 months ago and realizing I'm not there yet. Yesterday was different....I felt like me...I pushed when I wanted to stop...I told myself to shut it and run...I believed I could do it...and I did! For the very first time ever I ran negative splits with my final mile at 8:45! (Thanks Jill!) Now while my speed is still not back, it's closer than it was the week before! I can do this...I can make this climb back...and one day I will look back and say, "I never knew I could do this but I believed it was there!"
BELIEVE it is there....and go get it!!!
you had me SMILING at I FELT LIKE ME.
ReplyDeletewith our move to CALIFORNIA I knew Id hit my stride when I finally felt like me.
It's the best feeling...when you look around and you see yourself again!!!
DeleteSo glad you are getting back to feeling like you! It is a frustrating feeling when you just want to be that runner again and are not. I am so there right now. Great job with your runs last week. Now go punch this week in the face too :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I know how hard it is coming back to running after having a baby but those runs where you feel like your old self are priceless. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Keep at it and you will get it back because you have it in you!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Nancy!! 25 miles is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! The mental game is huge, isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteWooHoo - congrats on a great week of running and on feeling more like your pre-baby self - such a great feeling for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It's amazing how powerful both the body and mind are when working together! BELIEVE you can and you will :)
ReplyDeleteYAYYYYY! Punch this week in the face girl! Go get it!
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