Exactly five months from this moment, I will be recovering from Ironman--yahoo! :) I figured it needed acknowledgement. At this very moment on January 27th, I am packing for my trip to the Miami half-marathon. I'm so excited for this trip I can't stand it. I am spending three days with some of my closest girlfriends--strong, nurturing, lovely women I can't get enough of.
While filling out my workout journal the other night, I was reflecting on my first month of 2011. I am happy with my progress so far: I have missed only one workout this month, and that was due to a cranky left knee. I figured it was better to rest it than to risk not being able to run Miami. I am especially happy with fulfilling my training schedule considering the absolute nuttiness that has been my work schedule. I'm up well before dawn to get in my workout before heading to a very full, active day of teaching at work. After work, I squeeze in a swim or bike ride or yoga practice before going home.
And then I crash. To get up and to do all again the next day.
If all goes as planned this spring and summer, every week won't be like this. In the meantime, I'm happy to have already gotten into the habit of prioritizing Ironman training. Not too long ago, I would have 86-ed the workout because I wasn't able to effectively manage all things going on in my life. And I suffered for it, not just physically, but also psychologically and emotionally.
This trip to Miami will be brief but necessary for its restorative nature. Yes, I consider running 13.1 miles restorative. Life day-in and day-out is more strenuous than a simple half-marathon!
Stay tuned for the race report next week. Have a great weekend everyone!
That's so funny that you consider a half-marathon restorative. I can relate, though. It's much less stressful to run outside on a beautiful day (like I got to do yesterday -- in January, in a tank top no less! -- than to deal with all of life's stresses. I guess that is why we run! Hope you have a great race and great time in Miami!
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