This weekend's long run was a breakthrough run for me. I chose a hilly route to help me to see if I was ready for my upcoming hilly race and I laced up and headed out early in the morning. I headed out with a plan in mind and finished with a smile ear to ear! This year's running has not been easy. It has been filled with more hurts and "this sucks" moments than smiling ones but I don't quit...call it what you will I push on. We all have that stubbornness inside...whether its running or something else.
When it gets hard....dig deep because it will always be worth it in the end!!
Way to go Nancy! Getting out of your comfort zone is where the magic happens, right?!
ReplyDeleteYou're going to be sooo ready! Can't wait to see you again!
ReplyDeleteGO NANCY GO GO GO!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job pushing on, some people never do and they never get quite the joy out of running that we do either :)
ReplyDeleteYes! I've definitely learned to dig deep and get stubborn with my running!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Nancy! Sorry I'll miss you this weekend - I know you're going to do great!
ReplyDeleteNice work Nancy! Glad you had a great run:)
ReplyDeleteI had a similar experience! Your post really grabbed me today.
ReplyDeleteI ran 18 miles through what felt like a tropical storm, over a bridge (I live on an island) and I could hardly see. I was literally almost blown away.
Afterwards, I said, this marathon has NOTHING on me, I have true grit.
Yay! So glad to hear that you had a great run and ended with all smiles. Those are the best.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I am glad you finished your run smiling! I love that feeling after a nice long run.
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