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Completed 7 marathons, the latest, San Francisco. My winter goal is to maintain a base, get to 165 lbs and prepare for New Orleans Mary in March

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  • 9 miles
  • 01:32 time
  • 10:15 pace
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blah Anotomy of a Failure-to complete 9 mi 01:32 10:15 pace

Mental attitude had a lot to do with why I did not complete the last 4 miles of this run.

I wanted to do this run outside and I prepared the night before, laying out warm clothes. When I got up and drove my son to work at 8:30a, I realized how windy and raw it was and couldnt' face it. Whether it would have made a difference (outside or inside) in my quit later on, I don't know. It WAS pretty crappy out and the weather didn't get much better later either. In fact, the rain picked up.

I sent some emails out after I got home from the droppoff and that got me into a chain last lasted for an hour. That rationalized my pushing the run back to the afternoon. Then I realized at 1130a that I had missed an 11a appt because it was in my book as a 12:15. (can't even blame the time change.)

I had everything I needed on the treadmill-powerade, GU (2) at the hour mark, endurolytes.

At the 1:20 mark though, It started going batty. alll I could think about was getting off that thing. I walked for a bit and then started up again. I managed another mile, enought to get to 9 miles. My hips were burning. My legs and lungs were stressed but ok. My mind was defeated. It was NOT in the right place.

I really wanted to come back home having belted out 13 on the treadmill. Alas, it will have to be a future run.

I'm not going to dwell on it too long. I have a race on Sunday and I'm sure that will be fun. Better weather is coming this week. I'm going to sulk tonight then tomorrow get after again.

Ugh. Mondays.

almost 2 years ago

Calories
1418
  • Michael B.
    Michael B.
    Michael B.

    The next one will be better. As you said, don't dwell on it. Learn from it, and move on.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Julie L.
    Julie L.
    Julie L.

    9 miles on the treadmill = superman in my book!!! Hope your day gets better!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Samantha G.
    Samantha G.
    Samantha G.

    Ugh, sorry things just weren't clicking for you today. Look forward to your race on Sunday!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Kyra
    Kyra
    Kyra

    sometimes quitting because your head isn't in it is a good thing. Every time I have pushed through a situation like that, it never got any better. And besides, 9 miles is still a heck of a run!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Kevin D.
    Kevin D.
    Kevin D.

    Everybody has a bad run occasionally. Just shake it off, and don't let it become a habit.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • ChrisP
    Chris
    Chris

    Thanks guys. trying to make sure I have more up days than down these days. I'm looking forward to the sunshine this week.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Jen B.
    Jen B.
    Jen B.

    Totally understand but still 9 miles on the treadmill is a lot. Good for you at least for trying. Imagine how you would have felt if you never tried. Enjoy the beautiful day we're supposed to have tomorrow.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Brendan M.
    Brendan M.
    Brendan M.

    Chris - you said it you'll have ups and downs. You got a good 9 miles in - that is worth something. Have a good race this coming weekend.

    almost 2 years ago • Like