Around mile three I was already feeling famished and weak. What the heck was my problem?! I just ran 26 miles two weeks ago?! I took a few Sports Beans and figured I'd at least try to get six miles in. I got to mile six and decided I would do another three and finish at nine. When I got to nine, I decided to head home and finish out at ten. As I headed home (about 1/4 mile from home) I realized that I still had something in me and headed back out for two more miles. I ended up doing all twelve miles that I initially had on my agenda. I felt accomplished and happy that I did. I don't think I would've been too happy if I would've cut the run short.
What the heck is it with the mind games we play with ourselves during long runs?!
Today's after work-out glow
Awesome job on your run. I know I have days where I struggle to get past 2 and then feel awesome afterwards when I pushed through and did more.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you won the mind game today, way to stick with it! I play at mind games all the time. I win some and lose some. I don't think I have found the winning pattern yet, but I'm still working on it! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate new readers and comments!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
ReplyDeleteWay to finish out the full run! I feel like I'm playing the mind game all the time, even on some short runs. Hope you're having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteNice job! I have days like that too. I am glad you got your full mileage in for the day.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
You played the game and you won today! I am still trying to figure out the mind games myself- especially on the longer runs and on marathon days!
ReplyDeleteLove that Bondi band! You have totally gotten me into them...I have 2 and just ordered 5 more! I love how they cute up my running outfit. :)
ReplyDeleteWay to push through your goal. I always find it hard to gain momentum again after a big event. Good show!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the run! Way to get all 12 miles in! Love the tiara! :0)
ReplyDeleteWay to finish up your run!
ReplyDeleteLove that Bondi band - you look like a running diva. :)
after my marathon I was amazed that I could run 26 miles because on my long runs of 6-12, I had nothing. It was like it was done in a previous life or by someone else.
ReplyDeleteWay to go getting all your miles in. It can be tough sometimes. I can usually trick myself in to doing all my miles if I choose and out and back run. As long as I go half way I know that I'm going to have to go the other half to get home ;).
ReplyDeleteI also think you did amazing to do 12 miles only two weeks out from a full marathon. That's pretty impressive.
Way to meet your original goal! Post marathon I haven't been able to get back into double digits because my mind games are no longer working!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I felt spent till almost a month after my marathon. It takes a lot out of you. You are doing great.
ReplyDeleteNice running Jamie. Way to win the mental challenge. Sometimes that is half of the battle.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on getting those 12 miles in! I don't know what the deal is with mind games on long runs, but it happens to me too. Ughh!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on getting those 12 miles in - that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing. The other day I had a 10-miler and at the beginning of the run, I had convinced myself that I would be so happy if I could just get 6 miles in. I kept making deals with myself to just go another half mile. It wasn't until 9 1/4 miles that I knew I would get the entire 10 miles in.
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