Say it, Do it! {Confidence Builder}
{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.}
Today’s run was the confidence boost I needed. I completed my longest long run since I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2004. At this point in training with ten weeks left to go it couldn’t have gone better.
I struggled with some negative thoughts early on in the run, but I refused to let them take control. Like last week, I also found the last 2 miles of the run to be a big challenge.
Though my body feels much better than it did while training last year, I’ve lacked confidence that I could make through long runs without ending up in pain. Today, I had almost zero pain! For the first time this year, I really felt like this goal of mine is going to come to fruition.
I hope this signals the end of my injury drama!
Say it, Do it! Week 9 of NYCM Training:
- 1 Yoga practice
- 2 Core Workouts
- 2 Spins
- 3 Runs (1 speed, 1 easy, 1 long)
- 1 Day of Rest
Nice job, Jess! I think I’ll do this route for my 18-miler. Was the path around the west side highway/battery park uninterrupted?
My workouts:
Mon: 7 miles
Tue: 4 miles plus core workout
Wed: SLT
Thursday: physique 57
Friday: 11 miles
Sat: off
Sun: physique 57
It’s a great course! It’s scenic and pretty quiet. The path on the west side runs all the way north. I added in running around a few of the piers to get in some extra distance.
Congrats, Jess! Glad you’re starting to feel stronger and more confident. Looks like a really scenic route also.
You kicked some booty this weekend! I am so excited for you!
For this week:
Monday – Core Fusion
Tuesday – 5 miles goal race pace
Wednesday – Beach Yoga
Thursday – 5 miles + 2 hills
Friday – Beach Yoga
Saturday – 10ish miles
Sunday – Core Fusion Yoga
I want to do Beach Yoga with you!!