Who Knew running could be so philosophical?

Ok... so I have to be honest I have slacked on my maintenance runs this last week. UGH. But no worries I'm back and picking up the slack.

Today I ran 5 miles with my friend and fellow Lu, Sabrina.It was a beautiful/gloomy day (perfect for running). We went to Balboa golf course and ran around it. 5 miles in 53 minutes!! WOO HOOO! We started it at a 3-1. (3 minutes running- 1 minute walking) Since I don't have a timer or stop watch yet I soon lost track on my phone but we felt it out. I felt good and strong today although my right foot feels like if it would crack it will feel better. But I'm scared to try that. It doesn't hurt to run I just cant stretch it too much.

Today we got into some really great conversations along the way. At one point I was sharing that my training program says during the marathon each runner should run 2 minutes per mile slower than what they can and that when finishing the Marathon you should feel like to could have gone faster. I realized when sharing with her about this method what a challenge it is for my ego. "to pace myself" so to speak. The little voice in my head always drives me to do more and push harder! But what I realized is this voice/ego doesn't serve me. Ultimately what happens is I push and push and push until I tire out so much that I give up entirely. To be brutally honest with myself and you this is what I have done with every big project I have taken on. The projects are always the easy part! The patience and the balance within myself are the challenge. Thank goodness I will NOT be able to do this marathon that way. As it will be life changing! But as we all know change can be a real challenge and pacing myself and being ok with myself for doing so will be mine.


So in a nutshell I'm having a blast on this journey and learning a lot about running, other people, myself and life!

Who knew running could be so philosophical. LOL:)

P.S My new shoes are awesome!!