Don't know why, but I woke up tired this morning, so I decided to take today off. It may be that the forty-five minutes on the elliptical yesterday wore me out more than I thought. I set out to do thirty minutes, but got involved in a Golden Girls two episode story about Rose having to have bypass surgery. I need to do more crosstraining, but really enjoy pounding the pavement outside.
This afternoon and evening is very busy: take Natalie to ballet and jazz, go to Kurt's open house at the high school, and then go play horn quartets with my fellow symphony horns. You parents with three or more kids, I don't see how you do it. With Mark working forty miles away and having some school events at night, I'm the full-time chauffuer (sp?). Although, I do enjoy spending time with my kids. Enjoy them while they still live at home. Right?
To all first time LMMers:
Try not to worry about the twenty miler. This too, shall pass.
Take it one mile at a time.
Keep puttin' one foot in front of the other.
Find someone in the group to run or walk with; it makes the miles go by quicker when you have someone to talk to.
Run your own race at your own pace.
From here on, it's all mental.
Enjoy the fresh air, the sunrise over the water, the cranes and Canadian geese gliding over the water looking for fish.
Do it for those you know who aren't physically able to.
Here's two quotes that I think are appropriate to remember while doing twenty miles:
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
Eleanor Roosevelt
and my favorite
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Look at those of us who've done the CM before, and some of us crazy enough to do it more than once. Do we look like world classs athletes? (Sorry running buddies) Ahem, NO! We're just like you. We're just determined, crazy people who set a goal and wanted to reach it bad enough. If we can do it, so can you. Just do it!
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9 comments:
I am so proud of you! Great blog! Mom
Sounds like it's a good thing you haven't found another job yet!
Anyone who quotes Eleanor Roosevelt is thinking along the same lines that I do. She's the best.
Lisa, your words of reassurance are always appreciated. You calmed me down the first time we talked about marathon makeover. Thank you so much.
Debra
Very, very encouraging and helpful blog Lisa. It's so nice to hear this from someone who really knows. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. We really needed it!
Thank you! Great blog and LOOOOVE the quotes. So well put.
Thanks, Lisa! I couldn't have said it better.
I have this quote on a mirror in my purse. I am trying to live by it!
'You must do the thing you think you cannot do.'
Jana
thanks!
Awesome blog...thanks for caring enough about we first-timers, that you write to encourage us! Can't wait 'til Chicago!!
Cheryl
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